Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key legislation governing personal data handling in Singapore. Requires consent for data sharing, ensures data protection, restricts cross-border transfers, and mandates accuracy in personal information handling.
Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Governs statements that could harm reputation. Relevant for ensuring LOR content is truthful, non-defamatory, and provides protection against potential libel claims.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Singapore's main employment law that ensures compliance with fair employment practices. Relevant when writing employment-related recommendations and adhering to Tripartite Guidelines.
Misrepresentation Act (Chapter 390): Ensures statements made in recommendations are truthful and accurate, preventing negligent or fraudulent misrepresentation that could lead to legal liability.
Consent Requirement: Best practice requirement to obtain explicit consent from the subject before writing and sharing the letter of recommendation.
Confidentiality Principle: Legal and ethical requirement to maintain appropriate confidentiality of information shared in the recommendation letter.
Record Keeping Requirement: Best practice requirement to maintain copies and records of recommendations provided, including supporting documentation.
Non-Discrimination Principle: Legal requirement to avoid discriminatory language or bias based on protected characteristics as per Singapore's fair employment guidelines.
