Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Primary legislation governing personal data handling in Singapore. Requires consent for sharing personal information and regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Must be considered when including personal information in recommendation letters.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): While not directly governing recommendation letters, provides the legal framework for employment relationships in Singapore and ensures factual representation of employment history.
Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Protects against false statements that could damage reputation. Ensures statements in recommendation letters are truthful and accurate to avoid potential defamation claims.
Accuracy Requirement: Legal obligation to ensure all information provided in the recommendation letter is factual and verifiable.
Consent Requirement: Legal requirement under PDPA to obtain employee's consent before sharing their personal information in a recommendation letter.
Non-Discrimination Principle: Legal requirement to avoid any discriminatory language or bias based on protected characteristics in the recommendation letter.
Confidentiality Obligation: Legal duty to maintain company confidentiality and avoid sharing sensitive business information in the recommendation letter.
