UK GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation governing how personal data should be collected, processed, and shared within the UK after Brexit

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

Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, including aspects of employment references

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination in employment and ensuring equality in reference checking processes

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, particularly relevant for privacy rights

Common Law Duty of Care: Legal obligation requiring reference providers to exercise reasonable care in preparing employment references

Common Law Confidentiality: Legal principles protecting confidential information and governing its disclosure in reference checks

Defamation Laws: Legal framework protecting individuals against false statements that could damage their reputation in reference checks