Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Key considerations include data collection permissions, usage limitations, storage requirements, cross-border data transfer restrictions, and data subject rights.
Computer Misuse Act: Legislation addressing cybersecurity requirements, system access controls, authorization protocols, and measures for protecting system integrity in digital environments.
Evidence Act: Legal framework specifying requirements for electronic records, standards for digital evidence admissibility, and documentation requirements in legal proceedings.
Companies Act: Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, covering corporate governance requirements, financial reporting standards, and audit documentation requirements.
Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSAs): Professional framework establishing standards for conducting audits, including quality control requirements and documentation standards for audit procedures.
Accountants Act: Legislation governing the accounting profession in Singapore, including professional qualification requirements, ethics standards, and professional conduct guidelines.
Contract Law (Common Law): Legal framework based on Singapore's Common Law system governing contract formation, terms and conditions, enforcement, breach remedies, and contractual obligations.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, particularly relevant when dealing with financial institutions or financial services.
Singapore Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines and principles for corporate governance practices in Singapore, including requirements for transparency, accountability, and risk management.
