Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Primary legislation governing collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Includes requirements for data collection, usage, storage, user consent, data transfer provisions, and data breach notification obligations.
Electronic Transactions Act (ETA): Provides legal foundation for electronic transactions, including recognition of electronic contracts, electronic signatures, and formation of digital agreements.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA): Protects consumers against unfair practices, establishes consumer rights, defines cooling-off periods, and sets transparency requirements for business transactions.
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses cybersecurity concerns, unauthorized access provisions, and system protection requirements in digital environments.
Copyright Act: Covers intellectual property protection, content usage rights, and licensing terms for copyrighted materials.
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing contract formation, consideration, capacity to contract, and terms and conditions under Singapore's common law system.
Competition Act: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in business operations.
Spam Control Act: Regulates marketing communications and electronic messages to prevent unsolicited commercial communications.
ASEAN Framework on Personal Data Protection: Regional framework providing guidelines for personal data protection within ASEAN member states.
Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations: Rules and requirements governing the transfer of data across international borders, particularly relevant for global services.
