Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Primary legislation governing collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal data in Singapore. Includes requirements for consent, purpose limitation, data protection, and mandatory data breach notifications.
Official Secrets Act: Legislation protecting classified government information. Must be considered if the agreement involves any government-related confidential information.
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses cybersecurity and unauthorized access to computer systems. Relevant for defining IT security provisions in the agreement.
Evidence Act: Governs the admissibility of electronic records and documents. Critical for enforcement provisions in the agreement.
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach under Singapore's common law system.
Competition Act: Ensures confidentiality provisions don't violate competition laws, particularly relevant for market-sensitive information handling.
Employment Act: Relevant when agreement involves employees, particularly regarding post-employment confidentiality obligations.
Intellectual Property Laws: Includes Patents Act, Copyright Act, Trade Marks Act, and trade secrets protection. Essential for protecting IP-related confidential information.
Banking Act and Securities and Futures Act: Specific regulations for financial and securities-related information handling and confidentiality.
Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations: Requirements under PDPA and other laws regarding international transfer of data and confidential information outside Singapore.
