Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Essential for ensuring the NDA meets basic contractual requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Critical for NDAs that may involve the sharing of personal information between multiple parties.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and intellectual property rights. Relevant when confidential information includes copyrighted materials.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Protects inventions and innovative processes. Important when confidential information includes patent-related information or trade secrets.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects distinctive marks used in trade. Relevant when confidential information includes trademark-related materials.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Provides framework for civil proceedings and remedies in case of contractual breaches.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings. Important for enforcement and proving breaches of the NDA.
Common Law Principles of Confidentiality: Established case law principles regarding confidential information and breach of confidence, which supplement statutory provisions.
Multi-Party Provisions: Specific considerations for multiple parties including clear definition of roles, information sharing protocols, chain of responsibility, and termination procedures.
Dispute Resolution Framework: Mechanisms for resolving disputes between multiple parties, including jurisdiction clauses and choice of mediation/arbitration procedures under Singapore law.
