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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal information must be handled, processed, and protected in referral letters, including special category health data

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and the protection of privacy in electronic communications methods

Health and Social Care Act 2012: Primary legislation governing the structure and function of the NHS and healthcare provision in England, including referral processes

Access to Health Records Act 1990: Legislation governing access to health records and the rights of individuals to access their medical information

Medical Act 1983: Fundamental legislation governing medical practice and professional standards in the UK

NHS Act 2006: Legislative framework for NHS services including referral systems and healthcare provision

GMC Guidance on Confidentiality: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on handling confidential patient information in medical communications

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in all professional services and communications

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in service provision, relevant if referral involves private healthcare services

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices in service provision

Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Legal principle requiring maintenance of confidentiality in professional relationships and communications

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation and execution of contracts and professional agreements

Professional Regulatory Requirements: Specific standards and requirements set by relevant professional regulatory bodies for referral processes