UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation governing how personal information should be handled and shared in recommendation letters

Data Protection Act 2018: UK law implementing data protection requirements for handling personal information in employment contexts

Defamation Act 2013: Law governing statements about individuals to prevent libel, ensuring recommendation letters contain truthful and factual information

Employment Rights Act 1996: Core UK employment legislation that provides the framework for employment relationships and references

Equality Act 2010: Law ensuring non-discriminatory practices and language in employment-related documents including recommendations

Common Law Duty of Care: Legal obligation requiring managers to provide accurate information and avoid negligent misstatement in recommendations

Accuracy Principle: Legal requirement to ensure all information provided in recommendation letters is accurate and verifiable

Consent Requirement: Legal obligation to obtain employee's consent before sharing their personal information in recommendations

Confidentiality Principle: Legal requirement to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling employee information in recommendations

Non-discrimination Principle: Legal obligation to ensure recommendation letters are free from discriminatory language or bias