Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Primary legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Includes requirements for consent, purpose limitation, data protection, cross-border data transfer restrictions, and data breach notification requirements.
Computer Misuse Act: Legislation protecting against unauthorized access and use of computer material, crucial for establishing data security provisions in the NDA.
Official Secrets Act: Legislation governing the handling of classified information, particularly relevant if government-related data is involved in the data sharing agreement.
Evidence Act: Covers the admissibility of electronic records and evidence, important for enforcement provisions in the NDA and potential dispute resolution.
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing contract formation, consideration requirements, and remedies for breach under Singapore's common law system.
Competition Act: Ensures data sharing arrangements comply with competition laws and addresses market power implications.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Various sector-specific regulations including Banking Act (financial data), healthcare regulations (medical data), and Telecommunications Act (telecom data) that may apply depending on the nature of shared data.
