Is Severity-probability of harm matrix legally binding?

Q: Is Severity-probability of harm matrix legally binding?

Severity-probability of harm matrix is guidance in Singapore. Voluntary guidance. Best practice, not obligation, until a contract or a regulator cites it. Design framework in the Model Framework mapping severity of harm against probability of harm to guide the degree of human involvement: higher severity and probability combinations call for greater human involvement.

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Severity-probability of harm matrix

Is this legally binding?

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

Design framework in the Model Framework mapping severity of harm against probability of harm to guide the degree of human involvement: higher severity and probability combinations call for greater human involvement.

pdpc.gov.sgLevel of Human Involvement (Compendium Vol 2), p.4Show it on the map

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SectionArea 2: Determining the Level of Human Involvement in AI-augmented Decision-makingGuidance

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