Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Key legislation governing collection, use and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Critical for market research activities involving personal information. Includes requirements for consent, data protection and transfer protocols.
Competition Act: Legislation ensuring fair market practices and preventing anti-competitive behavior. Relevant for market research procurement processes and prevention of bid rigging.
Copyright Act: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for research methodologies, findings, and ownership of research data and reports.
Contract Law (Common Law): Includes Government Procurement Act and Regulations, covering requirements for fair and transparent tender processes and contractual terms and conditions.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic submissions, providing legal recognition of electronic documents and signatures in Singapore.
Government Guidelines: Including Ministry of Finance procurement guidelines, Enterprise Singapore guidelines, and public sector procurement requirements where applicable.
Data Storage and Transfer Laws: Regulations covering cross-border data transfer requirements, data localization requirements, and cloud storage compliance in Singapore.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements depending on the industry being researched, including any specialized regulatory frameworks.
