Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Key legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data in Singapore. Includes requirements for consent, notification, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfer restrictions.
Employment Act: While not directly applicable to subcontractors, important for understanding and clearly defining the independent contractor relationship as distinct from employment.
Trade Secrets Act 2018: Legislation governing the protection of confidential information and trade secrets, including remedies for misappropriation.
Copyright Act 2021: Addresses intellectual property rights protection and ownership of works created during the subcontractor relationship.
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing contract formation, consideration requirements, enforceability, and remedies for breach under Singapore's common law system.
Competition Act: Ensures that confidentiality provisions and restrictions are reasonable and don't violate competition laws.
Evidence Act: Governs requirements for electronic records and signatures, and the admissibility of evidence in case of disputes.
Key Contract Clauses: Essential components including definition of confidential information, scope and duration of obligations, data protection compliance, breach notification, dispute resolution, jurisdiction, and remedies.
