PDPC launches public consultation on advisory guidelines for personal data use in generative AI

Original title: Public consultation on the proposed advisory guidelines on use of personal data in generative ai

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has launched a public consultation on proposed advisory guidelines governing the use of personal data in generative AI applications. These guidelines aim to provide organisations with clarity on how to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) when developing, deploying, or using generative AI systems. The consultation seeks stakeholder feedback to ensure the guidelines are practical and address key compliance concerns around data collection, transparency, and responsible AI deployment.

What changed

• PDPC initiates public consultation period for new advisory guidelines specifically addressing personal data handling in generative AI systems
• Guidelines cover compliance requirements under Singapore's PDPA for organisations using or developing generative AI applications
• Consultation seeks input from stakeholders on practical implementation of data protection principles in the context of generative AI technology

Who is affected

Singapore-based and Singapore-operating organisations of all sizes that use, develop, or deploy generative AI systems involving personal data processing

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