Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Primary legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data in Singapore. Includes data protection provisions, cross-border transfer requirements, and breach notification obligations.
Computer Misuse Act: Legislation addressing cybercrime and unauthorized access to computer systems, crucial for defining security obligations and breach scenarios.
Copyright Act 2021: Updated legislation protecting intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software licensing and content protection.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, providing legal recognition of electronic contracts and digital communications.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection, relevant for B2C SaaS offerings.
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Framework for cybersecurity regulations and Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) protection requirements.
MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines for technology risk management, particularly important if the SaaS service involves financial services.
Contract Law (Common Law): Singapore contract law principles based on English common law, governing formation and enforcement of contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for standard form contracts in SaaS agreements.
GDPR Compliance Requirements: International data protection requirements if the service processes data of EU residents, must be considered alongside Singapore law.
Data Protection Provisions: Specific requirements under PDPA including consent obligations, purpose limitation, notification requirements, data retention, and transfer restrictions.
Service Level Agreement Requirements: Legal framework for defining service availability, performance metrics, and remedies for service failures.
Intellectual Property Framework: Legal structure for protecting and licensing software, content, and related intellectual property under Singapore law.
Liability and Indemnification Framework: Legal parameters for limiting liability and establishing indemnification obligations under Singapore law.
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Legal framework for handling disputes, including jurisdiction, governing law, and arbitration options under Singapore legal system.
