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Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs personal data protection requirements, including need for consent to share personal information and proper handling of sensitive data in recommendation letters

Equality Act 2010: Ensures recommendation letters avoid discriminatory language, provide fair and unbiased recommendations, and comply with equal opportunities principles

Defamation Act 2013: Requires ensuring all statements in recommendation letters are truthful, avoiding potentially libelous content, and maintaining factual accuracy

Human Rights Act 1998: Protects right to privacy and fair treatment in the context of recommendation letters

Educational Institution Policies: Internal guidelines and requirements set by educational institutions for writing recommendation letters

Professional Standards: Ethical considerations and professional best practices for writing recommendation letters

Receiving Institution Requirements: Specific formatting or content requirements set by the institution receiving the recommendation letter

Confidentiality Obligations: Legal and ethical requirements regarding maintaining confidentiality of student information in recommendation letters