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Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. For reference letters, this requires obtaining consent before sharing personal information, ensuring data accuracy, and protecting confidential information.

Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA): Singapore law that safeguards religious harmony. When writing pastoral reference letters, statements must be carefully worded to avoid any content that could affect religious harmony or include discriminatory religious comparisons.

Defamation Laws: Legal framework protecting individuals from false statements harming their reputation. Reference letters must contain only truthful, factual statements and avoid potentially defamatory content, focusing on verifiable facts and personal observations.

Employment Act: Singapore's main employment law that may apply if the reference letter is employment-related. Requires accuracy in employment-related statements and truthful representation of the person's character and capabilities.

Professional Ethics Guidelines: Ethical principles governing pastoral conduct, including maintaining confidentiality, obtaining proper consent for information disclosure, and ensuring fair and balanced statements in reference letters.