Character Recommendation Letter Template for Singapore

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key Singapore legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires consent for sharing personal information and ensures accuracy of statements. Critical for recommendation letters as they contain personal information.

Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Singapore law protecting against false statements that harm reputation. When writing recommendation letters, all statements must be truthful and verifiable to avoid both libel (written) and slander (spoken) claims.

Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary employment legislation in Singapore that may affect employment-related recommendations. Includes provisions about confidentiality and workplace privacy requirements.

Common Law Principles: Legal principles established through court decisions, including duty of care when providing recommendations and potential liability for negligent misstatements. Requires truthfulness and accuracy in recommendations.

Professional Ethics Guidelines: Non-statutory requirements for maintaining objectivity, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring all statements in recommendations are based on factual evidence.