UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected in marketing references

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, privacy, and marketing communications

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair or misleading trading practices in marketing materials

Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Protects businesses from misleading marketing practices and sets standards for comparative advertising

CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing - sets standards for marketing communications

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation and enforcement in English law

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during business communications

Competition Act 1998: Ensures marketing references don't violate competition law or create unfair market advantages

Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for business regulation and consumer protection in marketing activities

Defamation Act 2013: Governs statements that could harm reputation, particularly relevant in reference letters

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in marketing materials and references

Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use of trademarks and branded content in marketing references