Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Key legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires consent for sharing personal information and mandates including only relevant and necessary personal details in the recommendation letter.
Employment Act: Primary labor law requiring accuracy in stating employment details, truthful representation of work duration and responsibilities, and compliance with employment records when writing recommendation letters.
Defamation Act: Legal framework that requires avoiding potentially defamatory statements, ensuring factual accuracy of all claims, and maintaining a professional and objective tone in the recommendation letter.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation requiring accuracy when mentioning safety-related performance and compliance with confidentiality requirements regarding workplace practices in recommendation letters.
Education-related regulations: Guidelines from the Ministry of Education that may be applicable when mentioning academic performance or internship programs in recommendation letters for students.
General legal principles: Common law principles including duty of care in providing accurate information, avoiding misrepresentation, and maintaining professional standards in recommendation letters.
