Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data. Essential for defining data handling requirements in social media SLAs.
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Establishes a framework for the protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards in Singapore. Relevant for security provisions in the SLA.
Electronic Transactions Act (ETA): Provides legal foundation for electronic transactions and digital signatures, important for online service agreements and digital communications.
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA): Addresses cyber harassment and online abuse, relevant for content moderation and user protection provisions in social media services.
Copyright Act 2021: Updated legislation governing intellectual property rights in Singapore, crucial for content ownership and usage rights on social media platforms.
Broadcasting Act: Regulates internet content providers and broadcasting services, including social media content standards and requirements.
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) 2019: Addresses fake news and online misinformation, essential for content verification and removal procedures in social media services.
IMDA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Infocomm Media Development Authority covering various aspects of digital service provision in Singapore.
ASAS Social Media Guidelines: Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore's guidelines for social media advertising and marketing practices.
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, fundamental for SLA structuring.
Competition Act: Regulates competitive practices and prevents anti-competitive behavior in business operations.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and ensures fair trading practices, relevant for B2C social media services.
ISO/IEC 27001: International standard for information security management, providing framework for security measures in social media services.
Technical Reference 76 (TR 76): Singapore-specific service standards guidelines, providing benchmarks for service quality and performance metrics.
