UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation - Fundamental data protection legislation governing how personal information should be collected, processed, and stored

Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate the processing of personal data

PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations - Specific rules for electronic communications and data privacy

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Legislation governing the disclosure of criminal convictions and establishing rehabilitation periods after which certain convictions become 'spent'

Equality Act 2010: Key legislation protecting individuals from discrimination in the workplace and wider society

Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation establishing basic employment rights and responsibilities

Police Act 1997: Legislation establishing the framework for criminal record checks (DBS) in employment contexts

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing vetting and barring schemes for people working with vulnerable groups

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: Updates to safeguarding legislation and criminal record checking procedures

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work checks and employment of foreign nationals

Immigration Act 2016: Updated immigration legislation including additional requirements for right to work checks

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific requirements for background checks in the financial services sector

Care Standards Act 2000: Legislation governing background checks and requirements for those working in healthcare

Education Act 2002: Specific requirements for background checks in the education sector

Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporation of European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, particularly Article 8 regarding right to privacy