Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key legislation governing personal data handling in Singapore - requires proper consent for data sharing, ensures data accuracy, and regulates storage and transmission of personal information in recommendation letters
Employment Act: Singapore's main labor law that ensures factual statements about employment history and accurate representation of teaching roles and responsibilities in recommendation letters
Defamation Act: Legal framework protecting against false statements - ensures recommendation letters avoid defamatory content and maintain truthful, factual statements to protect against libel claims
MOE Guidelines: Ministry of Education protocols and guidelines for professional standards in educational recommendations, including specific requirements for teacher recommendations and institutional policies
Consent Requirement: Legal requirement to obtain proper consent from both the teacher and student before sharing personal information in recommendation letters
Confidentiality Obligation: Legal duty to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while preparing and sharing recommendation letters
Non-Discrimination Requirement: Legal obligation to avoid discriminatory language and ensure equal treatment in recommendation letters as per Singapore's fair employment practices
Record Keeping Requirement: Legal obligation to maintain proper records of recommendation letters issued, including consent forms and supporting documentation
