Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Primary legislation governing personal data handling, including requirements for explicit consent, data minimization principles, data subject rights, and security measures for sensitive data processing

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Legislation covering the treatment of spent convictions, exceptions for certain professions, and rehabilitation time periods in employment contexts

Police Act 1997 (Part V): Framework for criminal record checks, defining different disclosure levels (Basic, Standard, Enhanced) and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) requirements

Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures respect for fundamental rights including privacy and fair treatment, and requires proportionality in information collection

Equality Act 2010: Prevents discrimination in employment processes, ensures fair treatment regardless of protected characteristics, and requires reasonable adjustments where necessary

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Establishes requirements for working with vulnerable people, defines regulated activities, and governs barring list checks