UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing the processing, storage and handling of personal data in the UK following Brexit. Essential for any internal communications containing personal information.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications and privacy rights, complementing the general data protection framework.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation covering workers' rights, particularly relevant for memoranda dealing with personnel or HR matters.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination in the workplace and ensuring equal treatment, crucial for any HR-related internal communications.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety and health regulations, relevant for memoranda concerning workplace conditions or safety protocols.
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, important for internal documents containing sensitive commercial information.
Companies Act 2006: Primary corporate legislation covering company operations, document retention requirements, and corporate governance matters.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for legal actions and claims, affecting document retention policies and legal references in memoranda.
Legal Professional Privilege: Common law principle protecting confidential communications between lawyers and clients, relevant for legal-related internal communications.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Key financial services legislation, particularly relevant for memoranda in financial institutions or concerning financial matters.
