Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Key considerations include requirements for valid consent, participants' data rights, and data protection obligations.
Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA): Legislation specifically governing human biomedical research in Singapore, covering informed consent requirements, research subject protection, and Institutional Review Board oversight for human subjects and biological materials research.
Singapore Guidelines on Good Clinical Practice: Guidelines specifically for clinical trials and medical research, detailing standards for obtaining informed consent and documentation requirements in research settings.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation establishing the legal framework for electronic transactions in Singapore, including provisions for the validity of electronic records and signatures in consent processes.
National Healthcare Group DSRB Guidelines: Domain-specific guidelines establishing ethical requirements for research, including detailed consent procedures and participant protection measures in healthcare research.
International Research Guidelines: Key international standards like the Declaration of Helsinki that provide ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects and must be considered alongside local regulations.
