Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Primary legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data in Singapore. Essential for provisions related to data protection and privacy in the confidentiality agreement.
Official Secrets Act: Legislation protecting sensitive government information and official secrets. Relevant if the technology agreement involves government-related information or projects.
Evidence Act: Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, including electronic records and documents. Important for enforcement of confidentiality breaches.
Copyright Act 2021: Protects original works and creative content. Crucial for technology agreements involving software, documentation, and other copyrightable materials.
Patents Act: Protects inventions and innovations. Relevant when the confidential information includes patentable technology or processes.
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands and distinctive marks. Important if the confidential information includes trademark-related materials.
Trade Secrets Law: Common law protection for confidential business information that provides competitive advantage. Forms the backbone of confidentiality protection.
Competition Act: Ensures fair market competition. Relevant for provisions that might affect market competition or contain non-compete clauses.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts. Important for ensuring the enforceability of confidentiality provisions.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures. Relevant if the agreement will be executed electronically.
Employment Act: Regulates employment relationships. Applicable when confidentiality obligations involve employees or employment relationships.
Computer Misuse Act: Protects against unauthorized access and modification of computer material. Important for technology-related confidentiality breaches.
Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act: Provides for prevention of serious breaches that might affect national security. Relevant for severe confidentiality breaches.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on intellectual property rights. Relevant for cross-border protection of confidential information.
Cybersecurity Act: Governs cybersecurity requirements and critical information infrastructure. Important if the confidential information involves critical systems or infrastructure.
