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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Key legislation governing the handling and sharing of personal information in recommendation letters. Ensures compliance with data protection principles and individual privacy rights.

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

Equality Act 2010: Prevents discrimination based on protected characteristics and ensures compliance with equal opportunities principles in recommendation letters.

Common Law Duty of Care: Legal principle requiring statements to be made with reasonable care and accuracy to avoid negligent misstatement.

Spring v Guardian Assurance [1994]: Key case law establishing that references must be true, accurate and fair, setting a legal precedent for recommendation letters.

Professional Standards and Guidelines: Institutional policies and professional body requirements that may apply to the writing of recommendation letters in specific contexts.