Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Includes consent requirements, data storage protocols, and transfer regulations for protecting student/candidate information.
Education Act and Private Education Act: Core educational legislation in Singapore that provides the framework for educational institutions and their operations, including documentation and student records management.
Employment Act: Relevant when recommendations are used for employment purposes, ensuring compliance with Singapore's employment regulations and TAFEP (Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices) guidelines.
Professional Ethics Guidelines: Standards for academic integrity, institutional codes of conduct, and professional body requirements that govern the content and format of academic recommendations.
Defamation Act: Legal framework ensuring statements in recommendation letters are truthful, non-defamatory, and protected against legal liability.
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulations governing electronic submissions, digital signatures, and verification processes for digital recommendation letters.
Institutional Policies: Specific university/school policies regarding recommendations, including confidentiality requirements and document retention policies.
