Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including photographs. Requires explicit consent, transparency in usage, and provides for consent withdrawal rights.
Copyright Act 2021: Singapore's copyright legislation that protects photographers' rights, determines image ownership, covers usage rights and licensing, and addresses the duration of copyright protection.
Children and Young Persons Act: Legislation providing special protections for minors, including requirements for parental/guardian consent for photographs and safeguarding minors' interests.
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA): Legal framework ensuring photographs aren't used in ways that constitute harassment and protecting against unauthorized distribution of personal images.
Singapore Civil Law Act: General contract law principles governing the enforceability of permissions and agreements in Singapore, including photo permission contracts.
Industry Best Practices: Standard practices and guidelines in the photography industry for obtaining and managing photo permissions and releases.
Organizational Policies: Internal policies and guidelines that may affect how photos are collected, used, and managed within specific organizations.
Commercial Usage Requirements: Specific considerations and requirements for commercial use of photographs, including advertising and marketing purposes.
Digital Media Considerations: Special considerations for digital use of photographs, including online platforms, social media, and digital distribution channels.
