UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation - Controls how personal information can be shared and processed in recommendation letters, requiring careful handling of personal data

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to govern personal data handling in formal documents

Defamation Act 2013: Ensures statements in recommendation letters are truthful and can be substantiated to avoid potential libel claims

Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discriminatory language and ensures equal treatment regardless of protected characteristics in formal documentation

Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant when recommendation letter relates to employment matters, ensuring compliance with employment law principles

Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets that might be referenced in recommendation letters

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Ensures all statements made in recommendation letters are accurate and not misleading to prevent legal liability

Common Law Confidentiality: Legal principles governing the protection of confidential information in business relationships and communications