UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal information must be collected, processed, stored and protected during the evaluation process

Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation ensuring basic rights and fair treatment in workplace processes including evaluations

Equality Act 2010: Ensures the evaluation process is non-discriminatory and provides equal opportunities regardless of protected characteristics

Human Rights Act 1998: Protects fundamental rights including privacy and fair treatment in professional evaluation contexts

Professional Standards Regulations: Industry-specific regulations and professional body requirements that may affect how evaluations are conducted in particular sectors

Freedom of Information Act 2000: Relevant for public bodies, governing transparency and access to information including evaluation records