Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, essential for establishing the basic framework of the NDA
Common Law Principles: Singapore's legal system recognizes common law principles for contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Trade Secrets Protection: Common law principles protecting confidential information and trade secrets, providing framework for enforcement of NDAs
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Relevant provisions regarding handling and protection of confidential information in legal proceedings
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Important for establishing clear distinction between consultant and employee status to avoid misclassification
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, crucial for handling personal information in consultant relationships
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and may be relevant when confidential information includes copyrightable materials
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Relevant when confidential information includes patentable inventions or technical innovations
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Applicable when confidential information involves trademark-related materials
Registered Designs Act (Cap. 266): Pertinent when confidential information includes design-related materials
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures that confidentiality restrictions in the NDA do not violate competition law principles
Specific Relief Act (Cap. 321): Provides framework for specific performance and injunctive relief in case of breach of NDA
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): General civil law provisions affecting contract interpretation and enforcement
