Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and obligations in Singapore, providing the fundamental framework for NDAs as legally binding contracts
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Legislation governing patent rights and protection in Singapore, relevant for NDAs covering patentable innovations or inventions
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Legislation protecting original works and creative content, essential for NDAs involving copyrightable materials
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Law protecting distinctive signs and brands, relevant for NDAs covering trademark-related confidential information
Registered Designs Act (Cap. 266): Legislation protecting industrial designs, important for NDAs involving design-related confidential information
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for NDAs involving personal information
Common Law Principles of Confidentiality: Case law and principles protecting confidential information and trade secrets in the absence of specific legislation
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Law ensuring fair competition, relevant to ensure NDA terms don't constitute anti-competitive practices
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary employment legislation relevant when NDAs involve employee relationships and obligations
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection, influencing Singapore's approach to confidential information protection
