Singapore and the European Union (EU) have formalized their collaboration on Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety with the establishment of a new Administrative Arrangement (AA). This arrangement aims to enhance cooperation in promoting technological innovation and the development and responsible use of safe, trustworthy, and human-centric AI. The AA was signed by Mr Joseph Leong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Development and Information of Singapore, and Mr Roberto Viola, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the European Commission.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently issued NPC Circular No. 2024-02 (“Circular“), which provides an updated policy framework on the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. The Circular is intended to address emerging privacy risks arising from the use of CCTV systems, and to enable data controllers and processors to properly manage personal data processing carried out through such systems.
The Circular took effect on 27 August 2024.