Singapore Contract Act (Cap. 2): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement. Covers basic principles of consideration, capacity, and intention to create legal relations.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Regulates the handling and admissibility of confidential communications in legal proceedings and protection of privileged information.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs information sharing between parties and prevents anti-competitive practices through information exchange.
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and intellectual property rights that may be disclosed under the NDA.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Protects inventions and technical information that may be shared under the confidentiality agreement.
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects trademark information and brand-related confidential information shared between parties.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, including cross-border data transfer requirements.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Governs workplace confidentiality obligations and employee-related confidential information.
Specific Relief Act (Cap. 321): Provides framework for specific performance and injunctive relief in case of breach of confidentiality.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Provides general framework for civil remedies and enforcement of contractual obligations.
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal actions for breach of contract or confidentiality obligations.
