Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in Generative AI
These advisory guidelines issued by Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission explain how the Personal Data Protection Act applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in generative AI systems. They address various phases of the AI lifecycle, including commercial development and deployment, and outline obligations regarding data protection, transparency, and accountability.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Organizations, developers, and deployers seeking to understand how to comply with personal data protection laws when building or using generative AI systems.
What the document contains
The document covers the application of data protection law to generative artificial intelligence, including data collection for training, model deployment, and organizational accountability measures.
It does not address non-privacy-related ethical considerations of AI, intellectual property disputes outside data protection, or detailed sector-specific compliance rules.
- The Personal Data Protection Act applies to the processing of personal data in generative artificial intelligence.
- Organizations developing or deploying generative AI models must adhere to established data protection obligations such as consent, purpose limitation, and accountability.
- Appropriate technical and organizational measures should be implemented to mitigate risks associated with hallucinations and unauthorized data exposure.
- Transparency regarding data sources used to train and fine-tune generative AI models is encouraged.
· Introduction and Objectives · Application of PDPA to Generative AI · Data Protection Obligations in AI Development · Accountability and Governance Frameworks
How it scores
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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