Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data. Includes requirements for consent, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers.
Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) 2015: Regulates human biomedical research in Singapore, including provisions for human tissue research, informed consent requirements, and regulations for data and tissue banking.
Copyright Act 2021: Protects original databases and compilations, addresses ownership of research data, and covers licensing and sharing arrangements for intellectual property.
Patents Act: Relevant for research data that could lead to patentable inventions, affecting disclosure and confidentiality obligations in data sharing agreements.
National Research Foundation Guidelines: Provides framework for research conduct, data management requirements, and research integrity standards in Singapore.
Institutional Review Board Requirements: Local institutional guidelines and approval processes for research projects involving human subjects and data sharing.
International Data Protection Laws: Relevant when sharing data across borders, requiring compliance with multiple jurisdictions' data protection requirements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and guidelines that may apply depending on the nature of research (e.g., healthcare, biotechnology).
Research Funding Requirements: Specific data sharing and management obligations imposed by research funding bodies and organizations.
Cybersecurity Requirements: Technical and organizational measures required to protect research data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Data Residency Requirements: Regulations governing where research data can be physically stored and processed within Singapore or approved jurisdictions.
