Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Key legislation governing the handling and sharing of personal data in Singapore. Ensures data is shared only with consent, maintains confidentiality standards, and protects individual privacy rights in recommendation letters.
Employment Act: Singapore's main labor law that requires factual accuracy in employment details, prevents misrepresentation of job scope and responsibilities, and governs mandatory reference requirements.
Defamation Act: Legal framework protecting against false statements that could harm reputation. Ensures recommendation letters contain truthful, substantiated statements and protects against potential defamation claims.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring objectivity, fairness, and non-discrimination in employment-related documents, including recommendation letters. Promotes fair employment practices and prevents discriminatory language.
Common Law Principles: Legal principles establishing duty of care in providing references, obligations for accurate information, and protection against negligent misstatement in recommendation letters.
Contractual Obligations: Requirements stemming from employment contracts and company policies regarding the provision of references and recommendations, including any specific procedures or restrictions.
