UK GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation - primary legislation governing personal data processing in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, complementing and supplementing the UK GDPR with national specifications
PECR 2003: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations governing electronic communications, including electronic marketing and cookies
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and providing remedies against unlawful acquisition, use or disclosure
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Law dealing with unauthorized access to computer systems and data, relevant for data security provisions
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporating European Convention rights into UK law, particularly Article 8 on privacy rights
ICO Guidelines: Regulatory guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on data protection compliance and best practices
EDPB Guidelines: European Data Protection Board guidance - while not binding post-Brexit, remains influential for UK data protection practice
Common Law Confidentiality: Established legal principles governing confidential information and duties of confidence under English common law
English Contract Law: General principles of contract law affecting agreement enforceability, interpretation, and remedies
Equitable Principles: Legal principles relating to breach of confidence and equitable remedies under English law
International Transfer Standards: Requirements and mechanisms for lawful transfer of data internationally, including adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards
