Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Primary legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data in Singapore. Requires consent for data collection, mandates data protection measures, and proper disposal procedures.
Healthcare Services Act 2020: Regulates healthcare services and providers in Singapore, including provisions for patient confidentiality and standards for healthcare information handling.
Medical Registration Act: While focused on medical practitioners, establishes important standards for medical confidentiality that apply to the broader healthcare context, including caregivers.
Mental Capacity Act: Crucial legislation for handling information related to patients lacking mental capacity and protecting vulnerable persons' information.
Employment Act: Defines the basic employment relationship context, terms, and obligations that form the foundation of the caregiver-employer relationship.
Common Law Principles: Encompasses duty of confidentiality, breach of confidence, and fiduciary duties as established through case law in Singapore.
Professional Guidelines: Includes Ministry of Health guidelines, Agency for Integrated Care guidelines, and healthcare institution-specific policies governing confidentiality practices.
