Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Primary legislation governing confidentiality and admissibility of evidence in Singapore. Key consideration for how confidential information may be treated in legal proceedings.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Comprehensive data protection legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Includes provisions for cross-border data transfer requirements.
Official Secrets Act (Chapter 213): Legislation protecting government-related confidential information. Must be considered if any government-related information might be involved in the agreement.
Contract Act (Chapter 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, based on Common Law principles.
Common Law Trade Secrets Protection: As Singapore has no specific trade secrets law, protection is governed by common law principles of confidentiality.
Coco v AN Clark Principles: Common law case establishing tHRee key elements for breach of confidence: information must have quality of confidence, be imparted in circumstances implying confidence, and unauthorized use must cause detriment.
Singapore Remedies Framework: Legal remedies available under Singapore law including injunctive relief, damages, and account of profits for breach of confidentiality.
Employment Act: Relevant when confidentiality agreements involve employees, governing the employer-employee relationship and related confidentiality obligations.
Singapore Jurisdiction Rules: Rules governing jurisdiction and dispute resolution in Singapore, essential for enforcement of confidentiality agreements.
