Is Sector- and technology-agnostic design legally binding?

Q: Is Sector- and technology-agnostic design legally binding?

Sector- and technology-agnostic design is guidance in Singapore. Voluntary guidance. Best practice, not obligation, until a contract or a regulator cites it. The Model Framework is designed as sector- and technology-agnostic baseline guidance that complements sector-specific requirements and guidelines rather than replacing them.

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Sector- and technology-agnostic design

Is this legally binding?

Guidance. Voluntary guidance. Best practice, not obligation, until a contract or a regulator cites it.

The Model Framework is designed as sector- and technology-agnostic baseline guidance that complements sector-specific requirements and guidelines rather than replacing them.

From the source
“The second edition of the Model Framework continues to take a sector- and technology-agnostic approach that can complement sector-specific requirements and guidelines.”
Press release, 22 Jan 2020, 'Second Edition of Model Framework'

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InstrumentModel AI Governance Framework, 2nd Edition (2020)Guidance

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