Adopt AI With
Confidence.
Stay Compliant. Grow Safely.
Practical AI governance, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance and AI adoption advisory for Singapore SMEs — so you can use AI productively without putting your data, customers or reputation at risk. Start with a free 30-minute AI Data Health Check.
- AI governance and responsible-use policies aligned with Singapore frameworks
- PDPA compliance reviews and Data Protection Officer (DPO) support
- Free 30-minute AI Data Health Check, then a fixed-fee quote
AI Is Already in Your Business. Is It Governed?
Most SMEs adopt AI tools faster than they put rules around them. These are the gaps we see most often.
Shadow AI
Staff are already using free AI tools at work — often without approval or rules.
Customer data in AI tools
Personal data pasted into chatbots can breach your Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) obligations.
Unchecked AI output
AI-drafted quotes, advice and emails going out without human review can damage trust.
Questions from customers
Customers, partners and tenders increasingly ask how you use AI and protect their data.
Use AI Productively — Without the Compliance Risk
Many SMEs are adopting AI faster than they are governing it. We help you put the right policies, data protection and controls in place, then adopt AI where it genuinely pays off.
AI Governance & Responsible AI
Put clear guardrails around how your business uses AI, aligned with Singapore's Model AI Governance Framework.
- AI Use Inventory & Risk Assessment
- AI Governance & Responsible-Use Policies
- Generative AI Guidelines for Staff
- AI Vendor & Tool Risk Review
Data Protection (PDPA)
Meet your Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) obligations — especially when customer data meets AI tools.
- PDPA Gap Assessment
- Data Protection Policy & Notices
- Data Inventory & Data Flow Mapping
- Data Breach Response Plan
AI Adoption & Automation
Adopt AI where it genuinely saves time — assessed, piloted and measured, not hyped.
- AI Readiness Assessment & Roadmap
- Tool Selection & Pilot Oversight
- Workflow Automation
- ROI Tracking
Staff Training & Change Management
Help your team use AI confidently, safely and in line with your policies.
- Prompt Engineering Workshops
- Responsible AI Awareness Training
- Data Protection Awareness Training
- Internal AI Champions
AI & Data Security Basics
Practical controls to stop sensitive data leaking through everyday AI use.
- Access & Permission Reviews
- Data Leakage Prevention Practices
- Security Practices for AI Applications
- Incident Response Planning
Free AI Data Health Check
A focused 30-minute conversation with Ian Chan to understand how your business uses AI and personal data — and where the risks and opportunities are.
Book Your Free Health Check →What we cover
- Where AI is used in your business today
- What personal data flows into AI and cloud tools
- Your top 3 AI governance and data protection risks
- Quick wins you can act on straight away
If you'd like help afterwards, we'll send a written fixed-fee proposal. No hard sell.
Assess First. Then a Fixed-Fee Quote.
Every SME is different, so we don't sell one-size-fits-all packages. We understand your needs first, then quote a fixed fee for exactly what you need. All fees in SGD. 5th Dimension Consulting Pte Ltd is not GST-registered.
1. Free AI Data Health Check
A 30-minute conversation about how your business uses data and AI today, and what you want to achieve.
2. Needs assessment
We identify your main AI governance, data protection and adoption gaps — and the quick wins.
3. Fixed-fee quote
You receive a written proposal with clear deliverables, timeline and a fixed fee. No obligation.
4. Delivery & support
We deliver the agreed work and stay available for questions as your team puts it into practice.
Typical engagements
- AI governance & responsible-use policy pack
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) gap assessment
- AI readiness assessment & roadmap
- Staff training workshops
- Ongoing advisory retainer
Grounded in Recognised Frameworks
Our advice is aligned with Singapore and international frameworks — translated into practical steps an SME can follow.
Model AI Governance Framework
Singapore — including the framework for Generative AI
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012
and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) guidelines
AI Verify
Singapore's AI governance testing framework
ISO/IEC 42001
International standard for AI management systems
5th Dimension Consulting is not certified by, or affiliated with, the bodies that publish these frameworks.
25 Years of Real-World Experience. Now Focused on Safe, Practical AI.
Ian Chan founded 5th Dimension Consulting to help Singapore SMEs adopt AI safely. He holds an MBA from the University of Westminster, London, has completed Singapore Management University (SMU) Advanced Certificates in Generative AI, Ethics and Data Protection, and in Generative AI Apps Design and Prompt Engineering, and volunteers with the Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee (AITC) of Singapore's IT Standards Committee (ITSC).
His 25 years across the UK and Singapore span audit, business transformation consulting and running retail and food operations. He understands the day-to-day pressures SME owners face — and turns AI governance and data protection into practical steps, not paperwork.
Talks & Events
Ian shares practical AI governance and data protection insights with Singapore's SME community.
EntreBossHub — AI Governance, Risk and Compliance for SMEs
EntreBossHub × AIM ASEAN fireside chat
Real-World Experience
25 years across the UK and Singapore in audit, business transformation, retail and food operations. Not theoretical — operational and strategic.
Always Available
24-hour response commitment. When you have a question, you get an answer from Ian directly — not a junior.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Us
"I've led retail and food operations and started ventures of my own, so I know how stretched SME owners are. Today every business is told to use AI — but few have time to work out what is safe, what is compliant and what actually saves money."
"5th Dimension Consulting exists to give SMEs that clarity: practical AI adoption, backed by proper governance and data protection. We're not here to hand you a policy and disappear — we're here to help you use AI well."
Clear Scope, Fixed Quote
We assess your needs first, then give you a fixed-fee quote with clear deliverables. You'll know exactly what you're getting before you sign anything.
Built on Operational Experience
Ian has led retail and food operations and started ventures of his own. He knows the time pressure, the compliance anxiety and the late nights SME owners face.
Your Success Is Our Reputation
As a boutique practice, every client relationship matters. We only take on clients we can genuinely serve well — quality over volume, always.
Be one of our founding clients
Join early and benefit from priority attention, hands-on onboarding, and a direct relationship with the founder.
Start a conversation →Your AI Project May Be Grant-Eligible
From 30 September 2026, Enterprise Singapore replaced the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) and Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) with the EDGE Grant — supporting up to 70% of eligible costs for SMEs, capped at S$100,000 per year across all activities. Whether your project qualifies depends on the activity and Enterprise Singapore's assessment. We help you check eligibility and prepare the supporting documents.
Find Out If You Qualify →Common Questions
Quick answers to what Singapore SME owners ask us most.
Ready to Use AI Safely?
Book a free 30-minute AI Data Health Check. We'll review how your business uses data and AI today, identify quick wins, and show you exactly how we can help — no obligations, no hard sell.