Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. In recommendation letters, ensures proper handling of student's personal information and requires consent for data sharing.
Private Education Act: Regulatory framework for private education institutions in Singapore, providing guidelines for administrative matters including official documentation and recommendations.
Education Act: Primary legislation governing education in Singapore, providing framework for educational institutions' operations and administrative responsibilities.
Defamation Act: Legal framework ensuring statements made in recommendation letters are truthful, verifiable, and non-defamatory, protecting both the institution and the subject of the letter.
Teachers' Code of Professional Conduct: Professional standards guidelines for educators in Singapore, outlining ethical responsibilities and professional expectations when providing recommendations.
MOE Guidelines for School Leaders: Ministry of Education's specific guidelines for school administrators regarding official communications and recommendations for scholarships.
School Administrative Requirements: Internal policies regarding letterhead usage, official seal requirements, and authorization protocols for issuing recommendation letters.
Scholarship-Specific Requirements: Format and content requirements specified by scholarship-granting organizations and standardized criteria set by MOE for scholarship recommendations.
