Copyright Act 2021: Singapore's primary legislation governing copyright protection for musical works, sound recordings, and performance rights, including provisions for digital distribution and streaming
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Core legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, essential for the validity of distribution agreements
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for digital distribution agreements
Competition Act 2004: Regulates anti-competitive practices, particularly important for exclusive distribution arrangements and territorial restrictions in music distribution
Broadcasting Act: Regulates broadcasting and online content distribution, including digital music distribution platforms
IMDA Regulations: Guidelines and regulations from Info-communications Media Development Authority for online content distribution in Singapore
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment, to which Singapore is a signatory
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty: International treaty protecting rights of performers and producers of phonograms, applicable to music distribution
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests in commercial transactions, including direct-to-consumer music sales
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, relevant for user data handling in digital distribution
Trade Marks Act: Protects trademarks and branding elements in music distribution, including artist and label branding
RIAS Guidelines: Industry standards and guidelines set by the Singapore Recording Industry Association for music distribution
MusicSG Requirements: National Library Board's requirements for music archiving and distribution in Singapore
