PDPA 2012: Personal Data Protection Act 2012 - Key legislation governing collection, use and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Requires explicit consent for sharing personal information, with special provisions for sensitive medical data.
Healthcare Services Act 2020: Comprehensive framework regulating healthcare services and providers in Singapore. Contains specific provisions regarding patient confidentiality and guidelines for proper handling of medical records.
Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act: Legislation setting requirements for medical records maintenance and establishing standards for medical information handling in private healthcare institutions.
Medical Registration Act: Act defining professional obligations of medical practitioners including confidentiality requirements in handling patient information.
Mental Capacity Act: Legislative framework for handling cases involving persons lacking mental capacity, including requirements for appointed deputies or donees in medical decision-making.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic processing of medical authorizations.
MOH Guidelines: Ministry of Health guidelines providing regulatory framework for healthcare practices and medical information management.
SMC Ethical Code: Singapore Medical Council Ethical Code and Guidelines establishing professional standards for medical practitioners including handling of patient information.
Healthcare Institution Policies: Specific internal policies of hospitals and healthcare institutions regarding medical information sharing and authorization procedures.
International Medical Information Protocols: Protocols and standards for international medical information sharing, applicable when medical information crosses national boundaries.
