Organisation

How the laws define this

Both instruments center the concept of an organisation on entities that interact with data or algorithmic systems, explicitly encompassing private-sector entities and companies. Their primary divergence lies in entity type, functional role, and geographic scope. Under the Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in Generative AI, an organisation is defined broadly to include any individual, company, association, or body of persons, whether corporate or unincorporated. Furthermore, these guidelines explicitly apply regardless of whether the entity is formed, recognised, resident, or maintaining an office or place of business in Singapore. Conversely, the Advisory Council on the Ethical Use of AI and Data restricts its definition specifically to private-sector entities that design, develop, deploy, or operate data-driven algorithmic systems, framing them as the primary audience for recommended governance practices. Thus, while the Advisory Guidelines establish a wide reach covering individuals and non-corporate bodies regardless of connection to Singapore, the Advisory Council limits its scope to private-sector actors performing specific operational roles with algorithmic systems.

Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.