UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing how personal data must be collected, processed, stored, and shared. Key consideration for background check forms as they involve processing sensitive personal data.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Regulates the disclosure of criminal convictions, including provisions about spent convictions and rehabilitation periods. Essential for ensuring appropriate disclosure requirements in background checks.

Police Act 1997: Established the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and regulates criminal record checks. Part V is particularly relevant for background check procedures.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Establishes requirements for DBS checks, particularly relevant for roles involving work with vulnerable adults or children.

Equality Act 2010: Employment law consideration to prevent discrimination in the background check process and ensure fair treatment of all applicants.

Human Rights Act 1998: Protects individual's right to privacy and must be considered when requesting and processing personal information in background checks.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific requirements for background checks in financial services roles and regulated positions within the financial sector.