Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing the basic framework for employment contracts and obligations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, including employee data protection requirements and cross-border transfer restrictions
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Relevant for enforcement of confidentiality agreements and admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Provides the legal framework for contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and intellectual property rights that may be subject to confidentiality
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Protects inventions and innovative processes that may be covered under confidentiality obligations
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects business marks and brands that may be subject to confidentiality
Trade Secrets Protection: Common law principles protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for non-compete clauses and restrictions on anti-competitive practices
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Legal principle establishing the basic obligation to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Doctrine of Restraint of Trade: Common law principle ensuring that confidentiality and non-compete restrictions are reasonable and not overly restrictive
Definition Requirements: Legal requirement that confidential information must be clearly defined, reasonable in scope, and actually confidential in nature
Duration Requirements: Legal considerations for confidentiality obligation periods during employment, post-employment, and for trade secrets
Enforcement Mechanisms: Legal remedies available including injunctive relief, damages, and return of confidential information
