Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires consent for sharing personal information, proper handling of data, and ensures accuracy of information provided in the recommendation letter.
Defamation Act (Cap. 75): Legal framework protecting against false or damaging statements. Ensures all statements in the recommendation letter are truthful, factual, and non-libelous.
Employment Act: Primary labor law in Singapore that sets out basic terms and conditions of employment. Relevant when writing employment-related recommendations to ensure compliance with fair employment practices.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair and merit-based employment practices in Singapore. Important for maintaining objective and non-discriminatory content in employment recommendations.
Professional Ethics Guidelines: Industry-specific standards and requirements set by relevant professional bodies. Must be considered when writing recommendations for regulated professions.
Duty of Care Principles: Common law principle requiring reasonable care and accuracy in providing information that others may rely upon. Ensures the recommendation letter is written with due diligence and responsibility.
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal and ethical requirements to maintain appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information while providing necessary details in the recommendation.
