Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Legislation protecting original software code, documentation, and related materials
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Legislation covering protection of technical innovations in software development
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protection of brands, logos, and other distinctive marks related to software products
Trade Secrets Protection: Common law principles protecting confidential business information and know-how
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Comprehensive data protection law governing collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Relevant for determining employment relationships and contractor distinctions in software development
Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act (Cap. 50A): Legislation protecting against unauthorized access and disclosure of computer systems and data
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation governing restraint of trade and anti-competitive practices
Confidential Information Definition: Key contractual consideration defining what constitutes protected information under the NDA
Protection Scope: Contractual terms defining the extent and limitations of confidentiality obligations
Confidentiality Duration: Temporal scope of the confidentiality obligations and any survival provisions
Permitted Uses: Specific allowances for use and disclosure of confidential information
Information Handling: Requirements for return or destruction of confidential information
Breach Remedies: Legal and equitable remedies available in case of confidentiality breach
Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution: Provisions specifying governing law and method of resolving disputes
Severability: Provisions ensuring contract validity if specific terms are found unenforceable
