Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data and confidential information must be processed, stored, and protected

Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting against the unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets, providing legal framework for trade secret protection

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment relationships and rights, relevant when NDAs involve employees or workers

Equality Act 2010: Ensures NDA provisions do not discriminate against protected characteristics and maintain equality principles

Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998: Protects whistleblowers and prevents NDAs from prohibiting disclosure of illegal activities or public interest matters

Competition Act 1998: Ensures confidentiality provisions do not create unfair market restrictions or anti-competitive practices

Doctrine of Consideration: Common law principle requiring exchange of value for contract validity, ensuring NDA has proper consideration

Human Rights Act 1998: Protects fundamental rights including freedom of expression and privacy, which must be balanced in NDAs

Misuse of Private Information Laws: Legal framework protecting against unauthorized use or disclosure of private information, providing remedies for breach