UK GDPR: Key data protection legislation governing how personal data of candidates and employees must be processed, stored, and transferred
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, relevant for digital recruitment processes and candidate communications
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination in recruitment processes across protected characteristics
Employment Agencies Act 1973: Primary legislation governing the conduct of employment agencies and recruitment businesses in the UK
Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003: Detailed regulations specifying how recruitment agencies must operate and their obligations to candidates and clients
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations ensuring equal treatment of agency workers, relevant when placing temporary staff
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate relationships in the UK
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may acquire rights under contracts
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation relevant to recruitment practices and business relationships
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring measures to ensure prevention of modern slavery in supply chains and recruitment processes
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work checks and employment of foreign nationals
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Legislation governing the disclosure of criminal convictions in recruitment processes
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets during recruitment processes
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation relevant when recruiting for regulated positions in financial services sector
