Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing software code protection and intellectual property rights in Singapore. Essential for defining ownership of developed software and related materials.
Patents Act: Regulates patent protection for software-related inventions and technological innovations in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Critical for software development projects involving data handling.
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic contracts and digital signatures, ensuring enforceability of electronic agreements.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they're not directly party to.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Restricts the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided tHRough contract terms.
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Establishes framework for protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards.
Computer Misuse Act: Provides legal protection against unauthorized access and modification of computer material.
MTCS SS: Multi-tier Cloud Security Singapore Standard - Sets security guidelines for cloud services.
SS ISO/IEC 12207: Singapore Standards for Software Engineering - Provides framework for software development processes.
IMDA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from Infocomm Media Development Authority for technology development and implementation.
ASEAN Framework on Personal Data Protection: Regional framework governing data protection standards across ASEAN member states.
Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment relationships, relevant for staff deployment in software development projects.
Work Pass Regulations: Governs employment of foreign professionals in Singapore, relevant for international development teams.
