Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data handling, requiring appropriate data management, relevance of information, and consent for sharing personal details in recommendation letters
Defamation Act 2013: Legal framework protecting against false statements, requiring all information in recommendation letters to be truthful and verifiable to avoid potential libel claims
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination, requiring recommendation letters to avoid inappropriate references to protected characteristics and maintain equal opportunities principles
Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment law requiring accuracy in employment-related statements, ensuring truthful representation of job performance and responsibilities in recommendation letters
Professional Objectivity: Best practice principle requiring maintenance of professional and objective tone throughout the recommendation letter
Job-Related Focus: Best practice requirement to focus content specifically on job-related information and relevant professional capabilities
Consent Requirement: Best practice principle requiring obtaining explicit consent from the subject of the recommendation before writing and sharing the letter
Record Keeping: Best practice requirement to maintain records of recommendation letters issued for future reference and compliance
Factual Content: Best practice principle emphasizing the importance of using specific, factual information rather than subjective opinions in recommendation letters
