Is Purpose Limitation Obligation (s 18) legally binding?

Q: Is Purpose Limitation Obligation (s 18) legally binding?

Purpose Limitation Obligation (s 18) is binding in Singapore. Binding law. It applies to everyone in scope, whether or not anyone points at it. Personal data may be collected, used or disclosed only for purposes a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and (if applicable) of which the individual has been informed under s 20. Constrains repurposing existing datasets for AI training.

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Purpose Limitation Obligation (s 18)

Is this legally binding?

Binding. Binding law. It applies to everyone in scope, whether or not anyone points at it.

Personal data may be collected, used or disclosed only for purposes a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances and (if applicable) of which the individual has been informed under s 20. Constrains repurposing existing datasets for AI training.

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