Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing the formal requirements for valid deeds in Singapore, including execution requirements and formalities
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Legislation governing documentary evidence and the admissibility of electronic records in legal proceedings
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Comprehensive data protection law governing the collection, use, disclosure and transfer of personal data, including cross-border data transfers
Official Secrets Act (Cap. 213): Legislation protecting government secrets and classified information, relevant if NDA involves government-related information
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Law governing anti-competitive practices and the sharing of commercially sensitive information between businesses
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing the rights of third parties to enforce contractual terms, relevant if NDA needs to benefit or be enforceable by third parties
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including doctrine of privity of contract, principles of confidentiality, and equitable duties of confidence
Remedies Framework: Legal remedies available for breach of confidentiality including injunctive relief, damages, and specific performance
Limitation Act: Statute governing time limits for bringing legal actions and enforcement of rights
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant if the deed will be executed electronically
