Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Primary legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data in Singapore, crucial for market research data handling
PDPA Guidelines and Advisory Guidelines: Supplementary guidelines providing practical guidance on PDPA implementation in various contexts including research activities
Data Protection Regulations 2021: Updated regulations specifying requirements for data protection, including breach notification and transfer requirements
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2022: Recent amendments to Singapore's contract law framework affecting formation and enforcement of agreements
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Legislation governing electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for online research activities
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1994: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balance between parties in research agreements
Copyright Act 2021: Protects intellectual property rights in research outputs, methodologies, and materials
Trade Marks Act: Relevant for protecting brands and marks used in market research activities
Confidential Information Law: Common law principles protecting confidential information and trade secrets in research contexts
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices in consumer-facing research activities
Competition Act 2004: Regulates anti-competitive practices, particularly relevant for market research involving competitor analysis
MRSS Code of Conduct: Market Research Society Singapore's professional standards and ethical guidelines for research practices
Singapore Code of Advertising Practice: Guidelines relevant when market research involves advertising or promotional content
Employment Act: Relevant when dealing with research staff and employment aspects of market research projects
PDPA Cross Border Transfer Requirements: Specific requirements for transferring research data across borders from Singapore
