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title: "Singapore"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/jurisdictions/singapore"
type: "jurisdiction"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "SG"
kind: "country"
country: "SG"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-11"
---

# Singapore

> Courts guide applies from 1 October 2024; Ministry of Law sector guide launched 6 March 2026.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/jurisdictions/singapore  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11

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Guide on the Use of Generative AI Tools by Court Users (Registrar's Circular No. 1 of 2024)

Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector

Courts guide applies from 1 October 2024; Ministry of Law sector guide launched 6 March 2026.

## Key facts

- Kind: Country
- Task versions written for this jurisdiction: 0
- AI instruments recorded: 7

## Jurisdiction note

Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## AI rules and guidance (7)

| Instrument | Issuer | Kind | Effective | Source type | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Registrar's Circular No. 1 of 2024 (Guide on generative AI tools applies)](https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/docs/default-source/circulars/2024/registrar%27s_circular_no_1_2024_supreme_court.pdf) | Supreme Court of Singapore | registrar_circular | 2024-10-01 | Primary source | Registrar’s Circular No. 1 of 2024, dated 23 September 2024. The circular says the Guide applies to all Supreme Court matters from 1 October 2024.… |
| [Guide on the Use of Generative AI Tools by Court Users (Registrar's Circular No. 1 of 2024)](https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/docs/default-source/news-and-resources-docs/guide-on-the-use-of-generative-ai-tools-by-court-users.pdf?sfvrsn=3900c814_1) | Supreme Court of Singapore / Singapore Courts | court_guide | 2024-10-01 | Primary source | Neutral stance on GenAI; court users are fully responsible for content and must verify references exist and support the propositions cited. |
| [Advisory on the Use of Publicly Available AI Tools](https://www.lawsociety.org.sg/law-society-advisory-on-the-use-of-publicly-available-ai-tools-pdf-link/) | Law Society of Singapore | advisory | 2026-04-02 | Primary source | Advisory warning members that public AI tools may expose confidential information and recommending paid or enterprise versions for professional work. |
| [Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector](https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/launch-of-guide-for-using-generative-artificial-intelligence-in-the-legal-sector/) | Ministry of Law, Singapore | government_guidance | 2026-03-06 | Primary source | Sector guide on safe and effective GenAI adoption by legal practitioners and teams. |
| [Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in Generative AI](https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/organisations/regulations-decisions/regulatory-guidance/advisory-guidelines-on-use-of-personal-data-in-generative-ai) | Personal Data Protection Commission | privacy_guidance | Not stated | Primary source | PDPC guidance on applying the PDPA across the generative AI lifecycle, allocation of responsibilities and handling individuals’ requests. |
| [Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in AI Recommendation and Decision Systems](https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/media-events/advisory-guidelines-on-use-of-personal-data-in-ai-recommendation-and-decision-systems-now-available) | Personal Data Protection Commission | privacy_guidance | Not stated | Primary source | PDPC guidelines on using personal data to develop and deploy AI recommendation and decision systems. |
| [Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI](https://aiverifyfoundation.sg/resources/mgf-gen-ai/) | AI Verify Foundation / IMDA | framework | 2024-05-30 | Primary source | Singapore’s nine-dimension framework for trusted generative AI development and deployment; voluntary. |

- Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in AI Recommendation and Decision Systems: Release date not captured on page.

## Sources

- [Guide on the Use of Generative AI Tools by Court Users (Registrar's Circular No. 1 of 2024)](https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/docs/default-source/news-and-resources-docs/guide-on-the-use-of-generative-ai-tools-by-court-users.pdf?sfvrsn=3900c814_1) (checked 2026-10-10)
- [Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector](https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/launch-of-guide-for-using-generative-artificial-intelligence-in-the-legal-sector/) (checked 2026-10-10)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*