Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, including formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, including research data involving personal information
Copyright Act 2021: Governs intellectual property rights related to creative works, including research outputs and publications
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Regulates patent protection for inventions and innovations resulting from research activities
Human Biomedical Research Act 2015: Regulates human biomedical research, including ethical requirements and safeguards for human subjects
NRF Guidelines: National Research Foundation guidelines governing research conduct, funding, and compliance in Singapore
MOH Research Guidelines: Ministry of Health guidelines specifically for medical and healthcare-related research
IRB Requirements: Institutional Review Board requirements for research ethics and human subject protection
PDPA Data Protection Obligations: Specific obligations for data protection including collection, use, disclosure, and security of research data
Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations: Rules governing the transfer of research data across international borders
IP Ownership Framework: Guidelines and regulations regarding intellectual property ownership and rights in research context
Technology Transfer Regulations: Rules governing the transfer of research technology and knowledge between institutions
Employment Act: Legislation affecting employment terms of researchers and research staff
Competition Act: Regulations ensuring fair competition in research activities and collaborations
Export Control Regulations: Controls on the export of sensitive research materials, data, or technology
