AI training and personal data: Your rights explained
Singapore has introduced new regulations requiring organizations to notify consumers when their personal data is used to train generative AI models. While notification is mandatory, companies are not required to provide an opt-out mechanism for users.
Why it matters
This represents a significant regulatory step in balancing AI development with consumer data transparency and privacy rights.
From July 20, organisations in Singapore will need to inform consumers when they use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence models.
Listen Summarise Singapore requires organisations to notify consumers if their personal data is used to train AI models. In cases where anonymised data is used, there is no need for notifications. Organisations are generally not allowed to decline services to consumers if they say no to AI training. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Singapore has rolled out new rules mandating that organisations inform consumers if they use personal data to train artificial intelligence models.
When are AI notices applicable? Under what circumstances are organisations spared from notifying customers? Will consumers be allowed to opt out of AI training? The Straits Times answers these questions.
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