UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation - The primary legislation governing personal data processing in the UK post-Brexit, setting out principles for data protection and individual rights
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection legislation, working alongside UK GDPR to provide a comprehensive framework for data protection in the UK
PECR 2003: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations - Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for digital recruitment processes
ICO Employment Practices Code: Regulatory guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office specifically dealing with data protection in employment contexts
ICO Privacy Notice Guidance: Specific guidance from the ICO on how to draft and implement privacy notices that meet transparency requirements
ICO Recruitment Guidance: ICO's specific guidance on handling personal data during recruitment and selection processes
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination, relevant for handling sensitive personal data related to protected characteristics during recruitment
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation that may impact how certain personal data is processed during recruitment
Human Rights Act 1998: Particularly Article 8 regarding right to privacy, providing underlying legal framework for privacy rights
EU GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation - Relevant when recruiting from EU/EEA countries or processing EU citizens' data
International Data Transfer Requirements: Rules and requirements governing the transfer of personal data outside the UK, including adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards
