Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Primary legislation governing software protection as literary works, including duration of copyright protection, rights of copyright owners, licensing provisions, and infringement provisions
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Legislation covering software-related patents, patent licensing considerations, and patent infringement provisions
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates data collection, usage, disclosure, cross-border data transfer, and data security requirements in software applications
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Governs electronic contracts, digital signatures, and electronic records validity in software licensing
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Addresses anti-competitive provisions, exclusive dealing considerations, and market dominance issues in software licensing
Contract Law: Common Law principles governing formation of contract, terms and conditions, warranties and representations, and termination provisions
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer rights in software licensing, addresses unfair practices, and ensures consumer protection
Computer Misuse Act: Covers unauthorized access and modification of computer systems, and security considerations in software licensing
International Law Considerations: Cross-border licensing requirements, export control regulations, and international compliance obligations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements, open source software compliance, and cybersecurity requirements
