Singapore Model AI Governance Framework

Published by Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), the Model AI Governance Framework provides detailed, practical guidance for organizations deploying AI. Organized around four pillars: internal governance structures, AI decision-making types, operations management, and stakeholder interaction. Singapore's FEAT principles (Fairness, Ethics, Accountability, Transparency) underpin financial services AI regulation from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Key requirements

• Internal governance: board-level AI accountability, risk management policies, staff training
• Decision type mapping: distinguish AI-assisted, AI-augmented, and fully automated decisions
• Operations: data quality, model testing, bias monitoring, and incident response
• Stakeholder interaction: disclose AI use to affected individuals, provide recourse mechanisms
• FEAT principles for financial services AI: Fairness, Ethics, Accountability, Transparency

Further reading

• How to Build an AI Governance Framework for a Small Team
• AI Vendor Due Diligence in 30 Minutes (Questions + Scoring Sheet)