Data Protection Act 2018: Primary UK legislation that controls how personal information is used by organizations, businesses, or the government. It is the UK's implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
UK General Data Protection Regulation: The UK's version of the EU GDPR, which sets out key principles, rights and obligations for processing personal data in the UK post-Brexit.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003: Regulations governing privacy and electronic communications, including rules about electronic marketing and cookies.
Equitable duty of confidence: A common law principle that protects confidential information and prevents its unauthorized use or disclosure.
Common law duty of confidentiality: The fundamental legal principle that certain information shared in confidence must be kept confidential and not disclosed without permission.
English Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts under English law, including aspects of confidentiality agreements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation governing financial services sector, including specific confidentiality requirements for financial institutions and their clients.
Legal Services Act 2007: Legislation governing legal services, including specific confidentiality obligations for legal professionals.
Medical Profession Confidentiality Requirements: Specific confidentiality requirements and guidelines governing medical professionals and healthcare providers.
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation providing public access to information held by public authorities, with provisions for protecting confidential information.
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting against the unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment rights, including provisions related to confidentiality in employment relationships.
