Electronic Transactions Act (ETA): Primary legislation governing electronic transactions and contracts in Singapore. Establishes legal recognition of electronic signatures, validity of electronic contracts, and addresses formation and validity of electronic contracts.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulatory framework for data protection in Singapore. Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, requires consent for data collection, mandates privacy policy disclosure, and regulates cross-border data transfers.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA): Consumer protection legislation that safeguards against unfair practices, ensures fair contract terms, and addresses misleading representations in commercial transactions.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Legislation that regulates contractual terms that exclude or restrict liability, controls unreasonable terms, and protects against unfair limitation clauses in contracts.
Computer Misuse Act: Legislation relevant for security provisions in digital agreements, addressing unauthorized access and system protection requirements.
Copyright Act: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for content usage and licensing terms in digital agreements.
ASEAN E-Commerce Agreement: Regional framework agreement that may be applicable for operations within ASEAN countries, providing guidelines for cross-border electronic commerce.
Competition Act: Legislation governing business competition aspects, ensuring fair market practices and preventing anti-competitive behavior.
Spam Control Act: Legislation regulating electronic communications and marketing messages, relevant for communication-related provisions in digital agreements.
