Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Core legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Includes requirements for consent in data collection and processing, and mandates security arrangements for data protection.
Computer Misuse Act: Regulates unauthorized access to computer systems, addresses cybersecurity issues and computer crimes. Essential for defining prohibited activities in acceptable use policies.
Copyright Act 2021: Protects intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for content usage and sharing policies. Addresses digital content rights and permissions.
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Provides frameworks for cybersecurity requirements, critical information infrastructure protection, and incident reporting obligations.
Electronic Transactions Act: Validates electronic signatures and records, crucial for digital acknowledgment of policies and electronic agreements.
Spam Control Act: Regulates electronic messages and communications, relevant for defining acceptable communication practices.
Broadcasting Act: Sets content standards and restrictions, particularly relevant for media sharing and content distribution policies.
Employment Act: Provides framework for workplace conduct requirements when policy applies to employees in Singapore.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from Monetary Authority of Singapore, particularly relevant if the policy applies to financial sector organizations.
IMDA Guidelines: Guidelines from Info-communications Media Development Authority, providing standards for digital and media communications in Singapore.
