UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK, ensuring data protection principles are followed and individual privacy rights are respected
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, particularly Article 8 regarding the right to privacy and family life
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles governing contract formation, including the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 which regulates unfair terms in contracts
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing employment relationships, relevant if the celebrity is engaged as an employee rather than a contractor
Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality, ensuring the confidentiality agreement doesn't unfairly discriminate
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights that may be disclosed during the relationship and need confidential treatment
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of trademarks and brand elements that may be subject to confidentiality
Defamation Act 2013: Relevant for managing reputational aspects and potential defamatory statements in the context of confidentiality
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Specific regulations protecting trade secrets and providing remedies for their misuse
Common Law Confidentiality: Established legal principles regarding breach of confidence and protection of confidential information
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Governs electronic communications and digital privacy aspects that may be relevant to confidential information sharing
