Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation protecting software and source code as intellectual property in Singapore. Essential for defining ownership rights and protection of the escrowed source code.
Contracts Act 1872: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore. Provides the legal framework for the escrow agreement's validity and enforceability.
Evidence Act: Legislation governing the admissibility of electronic records and digital evidence, crucial for source code verification and dispute resolution.
Computer Misuse Act: Legislation addressing unauthorized access and use of computer systems, relevant for protecting the escrowed source code from unauthorized access.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing personal data protection, applicable if the source code contains or processes personal data.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic records and signatures, relevant for digital documentation and verification processes in the escrow arrangement.
Common Law Confidentiality: Legal principles protecting confidentiality and trade secrets under Singapore common law, essential for maintaining the secrecy of the escrowed code.
Bankruptcy Act: Legislation governing insolvency situations, crucial for defining release conditions and protecting rights in case of depositor bankruptcy.
Competition Law: Legal framework ensuring the escrow arrangement doesn't violate anti-competitive practices under Singapore law.
UNCITRAL Model Law: International framework for electronic commerce adopted by Singapore, providing guidelines for electronic transactions and records.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International copyright protection framework that Singapore adheres to, relevant for international aspects of source code protection.
