UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected. Essential for defining confidentiality obligations regarding personal data.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation that provides the basic framework for employment relationships and worker rights in the UK.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures that confidentiality provisions do not discriminate against any protected characteristics and provides equal treatment in employment.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and ensures that confidentiality provisions are reasonable and enforceable.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights and governs how confidential information relating to intellectual property should be handled.
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Specific legislation protecting trade secrets and confidential business information, providing framework for enforcement.
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Relevant for student workers in higher education context, governing the relationship between educational institutions and students.
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures confidentiality provisions respect fundamental human rights, particularly Article 8 regarding right to privacy.
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Established legal principle requiring individuals to protect confidential information obtained during the course of employment or business relationships.
