Singapore Contract Law: Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement. Based on Common Law principles and essential for the basic structure and enforceability of the NDA.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic contracts and digital signatures, crucial for electronically executed NDAs in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data in Singapore. Essential for NDAs involving personal information.
PDPA Guidelines and Advisory Guidelines: Supplementary guidelines providing practical guidance on PDPA compliance and implementation.
Data Protection Regulations 2021: Updated regulations specifying requirements for data protection and handling under the PDPA framework.
Employment Act: Relevant if the NDA is connected to an employment relationship, governing basic terms and working conditions.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable when the individual is a foreign worker, covering additional requirements and restrictions.
Copyright Act: Protects original works and may overlap with confidentiality obligations in NDAs involving intellectual property.
Patents Act: Relevant for NDAs covering patent-related information or inventions.
Trade Marks Act: Applicable when the NDA involves protection of trademark-related confidential information.
Trade Secrets Protection: Common law principles protecting confidential business information and trade secrets.
Evidence Act: Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, relevant for NDA enforcement and breach cases.
