UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing how personal data must be processed, stored, and retained in the UK. Key consideration for email retention periods and data subject rights.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR): Specific regulations governing electronic communications and marketing emails, including requirements for consent and record-keeping.
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation applicable to public bodies, requiring them to make information available on request, affecting email retention requirements.
Companies Act 2006: Defines requirements for retaining business records and communications, including email correspondence related to business transactions.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific requirements for financial services communications and record-keeping, particularly relevant for organizations in the financial sector.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment-related communications and records, affecting retention of employee-related emails.
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for legal claims, which influences minimum retention periods for email archives.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation establishing the legal status and admissibility of electronic communications, including emails.
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA): Governs the monitoring and surveillance of electronic communications, including workplace email monitoring.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional requirements from regulatory bodies such as FCA, NHS, and legal professional regulators that may impose specific email retention and management requirements.
