Electronic Transactions Act (ETA): Primary legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures in Singapore, essential for validating electronic contracts and agreements
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Core legislation for data protection and privacy requirements in Singapore, including collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data
Copyright Act: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software licensing and protection of code and related materials
Computer Misuse Act: Law dealing with cybercrime and unauthorized access to computer systems, important for security provisions in software agreements
Contracts Act: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C transactions, including unfair practices and contract terms
PDPA Guidelines and Advisory Guidelines: Detailed guidelines and interpretations of the PDPA, providing practical compliance requirements for data protection
Cross Border Data Transfer Requirements: Regulations governing the transfer of personal data outside of Singapore, including requirements for adequate protection
Cloud Service Provider Security Standards: Security standards and requirements specific to cloud service providers operating in Singapore
Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Standards: Singapore's cloud security standard providing guidelines for different tiers of cloud security
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for standard form contracts
Trade Marks Act: Legislation protecting trademarks and brand elements that might be included in software products
Patents Act: Law governing patent protection, relevant if the software includes patentable innovations
GDPR Compliance Requirements: European Union data protection requirements that may apply if dealing with EU data subjects
ASEAN Framework on Personal Data Protection: Regional framework for data protection that influences Singapore's approach to cross-border data flows
MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines: Specific guidelines for technology risk management in the financial sector issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Cybersecurity Act: Legislation establishing a framework for the protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity in Singapore
Data Breach Notification Requirements: mandatory requirements for reporting data breaches under the PDPA and sector-specific regulations
