Copyright Act (2021): Primary legislation governing software copyright protection, including rights of copyright owners, license provisions, restrictions, and regulations on software modifications and reverse engineering
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Legislation governing data protection obligations, cross-border data transfer requirements, data security measures, and user data handling and privacy requirements
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses unauthorized access and modification of computer material, security breach provisions, and cybersecurity requirements
Contract Law (Common Law): Governs formation of contract, terms and conditions, remedies for breach, and termination provisions under Singapore's common law system
Competition Act: Regulates anti-competitive provisions, fair licensing terms, and market restrictions in software licensing
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer rights, regulates unfair practices, and provides consumer protection in cases where licensee is a consumer
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic contracts, digital signatures, and electronic records in software licensing agreements
Intellectual Property Laws: Comprehensive framework including patent protection, trade secret protection, and trademark protection relevant to software licensing
International Treaties: Including TRIPS Agreement and other international IP treaties affecting cross-border enforcement and international obligations
Industry-specific Regulations: Specific compliance requirements for software used in regulated industries such as banking and healthcare
