# Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

- Date: 2012
- Source: https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/overview-of-pdpa/the-legislation/personal-data-protection-act
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## Why it matters

Singapore has no dedicated AI legislation; the legitimate interest exception clause in the 2020 revised PDPA became the sole hard law basis for generative AI training data compliance

## Summary

Singapore's core data protection law, with AI-relevant provisions added in the 2020 amendments.