UK Data Protection Act 2018: Primary UK data protection legislation that works alongside UK GDPR, controlling how personal information is used by organizations and businesses

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation defining how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected

Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Legislation providing specific protection for trade secrets and confidential business information

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights including software, code, and IT-related creative works

Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and data, relevant for NDAs covering IT systems access

Law of Confidence: Common law principle protecting confidential information and defining obligations in confidential relationships

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Principles of Equity: Legal principles providing remedies for breach of confidence and protection of confidential information

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, relevant for IT-related confidential information transmitted electronically

Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Legislation concerning network and information systems security, relevant for IT infrastructure protection

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic signatures and electronic communications, relevant for NDA execution

ISO/IEC 27001: International standard for information security management, providing framework for protecting confidential information

Cyber Essentials: UK government-backed certification scheme providing guidelines for basic cyber security measures