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UK GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation governs how personal information can be shared and processed in recommendation letters, requiring careful handling of personal data and potentially requiring consent for sharing information.

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate the processing and sharing of personal information in professional references.

Defamation Act 2013: Ensures that any statements made in the recommendation letter are truthful and not malicious or false, protecting against legal claims of libel or slander.

Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in professional contexts, including references, based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, religion, or disability.

Common Law - Negligent Misstatement: Legal principle establishing a duty of care when providing references, requiring statements to be accurate and carefully considered to avoid liability for misleading information.

Common Law - Reference Principles: General legal principles requiring that references must be true, accurate, and fair, while maintaining professional standards and objectivity in content.