Computer Misuse Act: Primary legislation governing cybersecurity and computer crimes in Singapore, essential for defining security obligations and breach remedies in SaaS agreements
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Core legislation for data protection in Singapore, covering data collection, use, disclosure, and transfer requirements for SaaS providers
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures, crucial for SaaS contract formation and execution
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights in software and digital content, essential for defining IP ownership and usage rights
Patents Act: Governs protection of technological innovations, relevant for proprietary SaaS technologies and features
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection, applicable to B2C SaaS offerings
Cybersecurity Act: Establishes cybersecurity requirements and incident reporting obligations for critical information infrastructure
MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines for technology risk management, particularly relevant if the SaaS solution involves financial services
Multi-tier Cloud Security Singapore Standard: National security standard for cloud services, providing security guidelines for SaaS providers
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balanced and fair SaaS agreement terms
Trade Marks Act: Protects branding and marks used in SaaS solutions, important for partnership branding provisions
Competition Act: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in partnership agreements
IMDA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from Info-communications Media Development Authority for service levels and technical standards
Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations: Rules governing international data transfers, crucial for SaaS services operating across borders
Data Breach Notification Requirements: mandatory reporting obligations for data breaches under PDPA and related regulations
