Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Primary legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in Singapore courts, including documentary evidence which is crucial for enforcing NDAs
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, which often intersects with confidential information in NDAs
Official Secrets Act (Chapter 213): Relevant when dealing with government-related information or classified materials
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Confidentiality Principles: Common law principles governing the protection of confidential information and trade secrets
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Legal principle ensuring that confidentiality obligations are reasonable and not overly restrictive
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Relevant when confidential information includes patentable inventions or patent-related information
Copyright Act (Chapter 63): Applies when confidential information includes copyrightable materials
Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Relevant when confidential information includes trademark-related materials
Employment Act: Applicable when NDAs involve employees or employment relationships
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures that confidentiality provisions do not violate competition law principles
PDPA Cross-Border Requirements: Specific provisions governing the transfer of personal data outside of Singapore
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements specific to certain industries (e.g., banking, healthcare, telecommunications)
