PDPA 2012: Personal Data Protection Act 2012 - Key legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires consent for sharing personal information and ensures accuracy of information provided.
Education Act: Chapter 87 of Singapore laws that sets standards for educational institutions and practices, and defines teacher-student relationships and professional responsibilities.
MOE Guidelines: Ministry of Education guidelines that establish professional conduct for teachers, standards for providing student references, and protocols for sharing student information.
Defamation Act: Chapter 75 of Singapore laws that ensures statements made are truthful and non-defamatory, protecting against false or malicious statements.
Factual Accuracy Requirement: Legal requirement to maintain truthful and accurate information in all statements made within the reference letter.
Relevancy Principle: Legal obligation to include only relevant academic and behavioral information pertinent to the purpose of the reference letter.
Consent Requirement: Legal requirement to obtain necessary permissions before sharing personal information in accordance with PDPA.
Non-Discrimination Principle: Legal obligation to avoid any discriminatory language or bias in the reference letter content.
Confidentiality Obligation: Legal requirement to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling student information.
Disclaimer Requirement: Legal consideration for including appropriate disclaimers to limit liability while maintaining truthfulness.
