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UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation governs how personal information can be processed, stored and shared, requiring lawful basis for data processing and appropriate safeguards

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection rules, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling and establish data subject rights

Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation defining employment rights in the UK, establishing framework for employment relationships and statutory rights

Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equal treatment in employment, ensuring verification letters don't contain discriminatory information

ACAS Guidelines: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service guidelines providing best practices for employment references and verification letters

Confidentiality Requirements: Legal obligation to maintain confidentiality of employee information and only share with explicit consent

Accuracy Principle: Legal requirement under data protection law to ensure all information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and factual

Consent Requirements: Legal obligation to obtain employee's consent before sharing their employment information with third parties