Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. While interns may not always be considered employees, it provides general guidance on employment relationships and standards.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Critical for handling confidential information and ensuring compliance with data protection obligations.
Official Secrets Act (Chapter 213): Relevant when internship involves government-related information or state secrets. Provides framework for handling classified information.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Provides legal framework for enforcement and evidential matters related to confidentiality breaches in Singapore.
Copyright Act 2021: Protects intellectual property rights and governs the handling of copyrighted materials. Essential for protecting company's IP during internship.
Trade Secrets Protection: While not specific legislation, protection provided under Singapore common law for trade secrets and confidential business information.
Capacity to Contract: Legal consideration regarding age of majority (18 years in Singapore) and capacity of minors to enter into binding agreements.
Duration of Confidentiality: Legal requirement for reasonable time frames in maintaining confidentiality obligations under Singapore contract law.
Scope of Confidential Information: Legal requirement for clear definition and reasonable scope of what constitutes confidential information, including necessary exclusions.
Enforceability Considerations: Legal principles regarding clear consequences for breach and reasonable remedies under Singapore contract law.
