Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. For meeting minutes, ensures proper handling of attendee information and any personal data discussed during the meeting.
Official Secrets Act: Legislation protecting sensitive government information. Relevant when research meetings involve government projects or classified information, requiring specific confidentiality measures in documentation.
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights including research findings, methodologies, and creative works discussed during meetings. Ensures proper attribution and protection of original works.
Patents Act: Governs the protection of inventions and innovations. Critical for documenting the timing and details of potentially patentable discoveries discussed in research meetings.
Singapore Statement on Research Integrity: Guidelines for responsible conduct of research, including proper documentation and reporting of research activities in meeting minutes.
Evidence Act: Establishes requirements for documentation that may be used in legal proceedings, including standards for maintaining accurate and reliable meeting records.
Institutional Research Policies: Organization-specific guidelines and requirements for research documentation and meeting minutes, often incorporating elements of national regulations.
Research Grant Requirements: Specific documentation and reporting requirements tied to research funding agreements, which may affect how meeting minutes are recorded and maintained.
