Singapore details PDPA obligations across generative AI lifecycle
( July 20, 2026, 02:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission on Monday issued guidance clarifying how the Personal Data Protection Act applies to the development and deployment of generative artificial intelligence, outlining when organizations may rely on consent exceptions for web-scraped public data and when AI-specific consent notices are required. The guidelines assign distinct compliance responsibilities to model providers, system providers and system deployers, while reaffirming individuals' rights to access and correct personal data used in AI systems. The framework follows a public consultation and is intended to support responsible AI innovation while safeguarding personal-data rights.The statement and guidance are attached....
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