UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Key legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK, including requirements for data sharing, processing, and confidentiality obligations
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information that provides commercial advantage, including remedies for misuse of trade secrets
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for confidentiality obligations extending to third parties
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protection of intellectual property rights in marketing materials and confidential information that may be subject to copyright
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protection of brands and logos that may be disclosed in marketing activities and subject to confidentiality
Competition Act 1998: Regulations on anti-competitive practices, relevant when sharing market-sensitive information between parties
Consumer Protection Regulations: Including Consumer Rights Act 2015 and unfair trading regulations, affecting marketing practices and consumer-facing confidential information
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, providing rules for marketing communications
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Established legal principle protecting confidential information and providing remedies for breach of confidence
Employment Law Framework: Including Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010, relevant for employee obligations in handling confidential marketing information
PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations governing electronic marketing communications and data privacy
