Electronic Transactions Act: Primary legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures in Singapore, crucial for software agreements executed electronically
Copyright Act: Protects original software code, documentation, and related materials as intellectual property works
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, essential for software handling user data
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses cybersecurity concerns and unauthorized access to computer systems
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Applicable for B2C software agreements to ensure fair trading practices and consumer rights
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles under Singapore's common law system governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for standard form software agreements
Supply of Goods Act: Relevant for software products sold as goods, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Patents Act: Protects technical innovations in software that meet patentability criteria
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with software products
Registered Designs Act: Protects visual design elements of software interfaces
Cybersecurity Act: Establishes framework for protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards
Cloud Security Singapore Standards: SS 584 guidelines for cloud security practices and requirements
Multi-Tier Cloud Security Standard: Singapore Standard for cloud security certification levels and compliance requirements
ASEAN Framework on Personal Data Protection: Regional framework affecting cross-border data transfers within ASEAN countries
