By James Konstantin Galvez ( July 21, 2026, 09:14 GMT | Insight) -- Singapore is seeking to position privacy-enhancing technologies, or PETs, as an important tool for trusted cross-border data sharing across ASEAN as AI drives demand for secure access to sensitive data. The Infocomm Media Development Authority launched PET Sandbox 2.0 on Tuesday to accelerate adoption through technical guidance, sector-specific support and grants. The regulator is also working with ASEAN member states on a regional PET report due in early 2027 and expanding cooperation with the OECD to promote wider adoption of privacy-preserving technologies.Singapore is seeking to position privacy-enhancing technologies, or PETs, as an important tool for trusted cross-border data sharing across ASEAN, as artificial intelligence fuels demand to access and use sensitive data while preserving privacy....
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