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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing how personal information must be handled, processed, and shared in recommendation letters. Ensures data protection principles are followed when discussing the subject's personal and academic information.

Defamation Act 2013: Legal framework ensuring that statements made in recommendation letters are truthful and not maliciously false. Protects against libel and provides defenses for honest opinions.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination based on protected characteristics in recommendations. Ensures recommendations are fair, unbiased, and do not unfairly disadvantage individuals based on protected characteristics.

Human Rights Act 1998: Particularly Article 8 regarding right to privacy, which must be considered when sharing personal information in recommendation letters.

Common Law Duty of Care: Legal obligation to provide accurate information and avoid negligent misstatement in recommendations. Establishes responsibility for ensuring statements are truthful and carefully considered.

Institutional Policies: University or institutional specific guidelines and policies governing the format, content, and procedures for academic recommendation letters.

Professional Body Guidelines: Relevant professional or academic body guidelines that may apply to specific fields or disciplines when writing recommendation letters.