PDPC issues advisory guidelines on personal data use in generative AI

Original title: Advisory guidelines on use of personal data in generative ai

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission has issued advisory guidelines on the use of personal data in generative AI. These guidelines clarify how organizations must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act when deploying generative AI systems. The guidance addresses key areas including data collection, processing, transparency, and consent requirements in the context of AI applications, helping organizations balance AI innovation with data protection obligations.

What changed

• PDPC released new advisory guidelines specifically addressing personal data use in generative AI systems
• Guidelines clarify compliance requirements under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act for AI applications

Who is affected

Organizations in Singapore deploying or planning to deploy generative AI systems that process personal data; data controllers and processors handling personal information in AI contexts

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