Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Singapore's primary data protection legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Essential for NDAs involving personal information
Evidence Act: Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, including electronic records and documents, relevant for enforcement of NDAs
Contracts Act: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, providing the basic framework for NDAs
Competition Act: Ensures that confidentiality provisions do not create anti-competitive effects or market restrictions
Common Law Trade Secrets Protection: In absence of specific trade secrets law, Singapore relies on common law principles to protect confidential information
Employment Act: Relevant when NDAs involve employees, governing employment relationships and related confidentiality obligations
Doctrine of Consideration: Common law principle requiring that contracts must be supported by consideration to be legally binding
Cross-border Regulations: Regulations governing international data transfer and enforcement of confidentiality agreements across jurisdictions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements that may impose additional confidentiality obligations or restrictions
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principle ensuring that confidentiality obligations and restrictions are reasonable and not overly restrictive
