UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation - The primary legislation governing data protection in the UK post-Brexit, setting out fundamental principles for data processing, security, and subject rights
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law that works alongside UK GDPR, providing specific provisions for certain types of data processing including research
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation that provides public right of access to information held by public authorities, which may impact research data sharing and transparency requirements
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Legal obligation to keep personal information confidential when obtained in circumstances where a duty of confidence is expected
Clinical Trials Regulation: Regulations governing clinical trials and research, including specific requirements for data handling in medical research contexts
Human Tissue Act 2004: Legislation regulating the storage and use of human tissue, including associated data in research contexts
Health Research Authority Requirements: Regulatory framework specific to health research in the UK, including guidelines for data protection in research studies
ICO Guidelines: Information Commissioner's Office guidance on data protection compliance, including specific provisions for research data
Research Ethics Committee Requirements: Standards and requirements set by ethics committees for conducting research, including data protection and subject privacy
Caldicott Principles: Guidelines for handling patient-identifiable information in healthcare settings, including research contexts
Industry Codes of Practice: Sector-specific guidelines and best practices for data handling in research contexts
International Data Transfer Requirements: Regulations governing the transfer of research data across international borders, including adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards
