Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Primary legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data in Singapore. Essential for ensuring the NDA complies with data protection requirements.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Main labor law in Singapore that provides the basic terms and working conditions for employees, relevant for candidate relationships.
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, fundamental for NDA structuring.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, relevant for enforcement of NDA breaches.
Official Secrets Act: Legislation protecting government-related confidential information, must be considered if the position involves government contracts or information.
Banking Act: Regulates banking operations and banking secrecy in Singapore, relevant if the position involves banking sector information.
Securities and Futures Act: Governs securities, futures, and derivatives markets, crucial for positions dealing with market-sensitive information.
Copyright Act: Protects original works and intellectual property rights, relevant for confidential information involving copyrighted materials.
Patents Act: Protects inventions and innovative processes, important for technical positions involving proprietary technology.
Trade Marks Act: Protects distinctive signs and brands, relevant for confidential information involving branding and marketing.
Competition Act: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices, relevant for ensuring NDA restrictions are not overly broad.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures workplace safety and health standards, may be relevant for confidential information related to safety protocols.
Singapore Constitution: Fundamental law establishing basic rights and freedoms, ensures NDA provisions don't infringe on constitutional rights.
