Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Primary legislation governing collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal data in Singapore. Includes requirements for consent, purpose limitation, data protection and breach notification requirements.
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Legislation containing provisions about banking secrecy and handling of confidential financial information. Crucial when confidential information includes banking or financial details.
Official Secrets Act (Chapter 213): Law governing the handling of classified information, particularly relevant for government-related information and state secrets.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Contains provisions regarding documentary evidence and privileged communications, which affects how confidential information may be treated in legal proceedings.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and remedies for breach. Forms the fundamental basis for the confidentiality agreement's enforceability.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation governing competition law and trade secrets, particularly relevant when confidential information includes competitive business information.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Ensures fairness in contractual terms and places restrictions on limitation of liability clauses in confidentiality agreements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements that may apply depending on the client's specific industry sector and nature of confidential information.
International Data Protection Laws: Relevant legal frameworks for cross-border data transfer and international protection of confidential information, if applicable.
Common Law Confidentiality Principles: Established legal principles regarding confidentiality and trade secrets derived from case law and judicial precedents.
