UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Primary data protection legislation in the UK that governs how personal information should be handled, processed and shared in cover letters and job applications

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling in application processes

Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in job applications and protects against discrimination based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, etc.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Governs the disclosure of criminal convictions in job applications, particularly regarding spent convictions

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Ensures truthfulness in statements made in job applications, preventing false claims about qualifications or experience

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights and governs the use of third-party content in application materials