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UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Primary data protection legislation governing how personal information can be collected, processed, and shared in the UK after Brexit. Essential for handling personal data in recommendation letters.

Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR, providing specific guidance on handling personal information in various contexts including educational settings.

Defamation Act 2013: Legislation protecting against false or malicious statements that could damage reputation. Ensures statements in recommendation letters are truthful and not defamatory.

Human Rights Act 1998 (Article 8): Establishes the right to privacy and respect for private life, relevant when sharing personal information and experiences in recommendation letters.

Education Act 2011: Legislation governing educational institutions and relationships between educational stakeholders, providing context for academic recommendations.

Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Specific legislation relating to higher education institutions and their operations, relevant for understanding the context of professor-student relationships.

Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination based on protected characteristics, ensuring recommendation letters are written without bias or discriminatory language.