Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission proposed mandatory notifications for organizations using personal data to train generative AI models [1, 2].
This move addresses the growing tension between rapid AI development and individual privacy rights. By requiring explicit notices, the regulator aims to ensure users understand how their personal information contributes to the creation of synthetic intelligence systems [1, 3].
The commission issued the proposed guidelines on June 2, 2026 [2]. Under the proposal, organizations in Singapore that use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence must inform users [3]. The goal is to protect privacy and maintain transparency as generative AI becomes more integrated into business operations [1, 3].
According to the PDPC, organizations should issue AI-specific notifications explaining that data will be used to develop generative AI models [1]. This requirement differentiates general data collection from the specific process of training large-scale models, which often involves processing vast amounts of information in ways users may not expect.
The guidelines emphasize that users must be informed when their data is utilized for these purposes [3]. This transparency is intended to prevent the opaque use of personal information in the development of proprietary AI tools.
These proposed rules would place the burden of disclosure on the companies developing the technology. By mandating these notices, Singapore seeks to create a predictable regulatory environment for AI firms, and safeguard the digital rights of its citizens [1, 2].
“Organisations in Singapore that use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence must inform users.”
This proposal signals Singapore's intent to move toward a more prescriptive regulatory framework for generative AI. By requiring AI-specific disclosures, the PDPC is closing a potential loophole where general privacy policies might mask the specific use of data for machine learning training, potentially setting a precedent for other regional hubs in Asia.
