Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Singapore's primary data protection legislation governing collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Includes requirements for consent, purpose limitation, data protection, and rules about data retention and transfer.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Main employment law of Singapore that may apply if personal trainers are employees rather than contractors. Covers employment terms and conditions, including protection of confidential information in employment relationships.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including duty of confidence, contract law principles, and fiduciary duties that form the basis of confidentiality obligations.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation governing competition law in Singapore, including provisions for protection of trade secrets and competitive information.
Copyright Act (Chapter 63): Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, including training materials, programs, and other proprietary content.
Health Data Protection: Specific considerations for protecting sensitive client health and medical data, which requires additional safeguards under PDPA.
Business Information Protection: Requirements for protecting proprietary business information including training methodologies, client lists, contact information, and pricing structures.
Confidentiality Duration: Specifications regarding the duration of confidentiality obligations and post-termination requirements in the agreement.
