Electronic Transactions Act (ETA): Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures in Singapore, crucial for software development agreements executed electronically
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights in software, source code, and related documentation, protecting original works of authorship
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses cybersecurity and unauthorized access to computer systems, relevant for security obligations in software development
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, essential for data handling aspects of software development
Patents Act: Governs protection of software-related inventions and technological innovations that meet patentability criteria
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates contractual terms that might be considered unfair or unreasonable in business contracts
Supply of Goods Act: May apply to software deliverables and implied warranties in development contracts
Registered Designs Act: Protects visual design elements of software interfaces and graphics
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with software products
Cybersecurity Act: Establishes framework for protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards
Employment Act: Relevant for provisions relating to development team employment and contractor relationships
Banking Act: Contains banking secrecy provisions relevant for financial sector software development
Healthcare Services Act: Governs healthcare data protection requirements for medical software development
Cross-Border Service Provisions: International regulations affecting software services provided across borders
Cloud Security Singapore Standards: Technical standards and guidelines for cloud computing security in Singapore
