Foundations of Cybersecurity Law in Singapore

The book offers a detailed examination of Singapore's legal and policy framework for cybersecurity, starting with an overview of the Cybersecurity Act 2018, complementary legislation, and national strategies for resilience and innovation. Subsequent chapters address common attack vectors and vulnerabilities that lawyers ought to be aware of, legal issues connected with responses to a cybersecurity incident, civil liability and remedies stemming from cybersecurity incidents, as well as civil liabilities of victims of cybersecurity incidents and alternative dispute resolution.

The final chapters look into the objectives of computer-related offences and provide reflections on Singapore's cybersecurity approach and legal framework, as well as the challenges policy and lawmakers face in the fight against increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Policy and Law on Cybersecurity in Singapore
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Policy and Law in Singapore
Chapter 3: Cybersecurity Incident Response in Singapore
Chapter 4: Remedies and Civil Liability Arising from Cybersecurity Incidents
Chapter 5: Civil Liability of Victims, International Arbitration and Other Emerging Issues
Chapter 6: Computer Crimes and Digital Investigations
Chapter 7: Conclusion