UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): The primary data protection legislation in the UK post-Brexit, setting out the key principles, rights and obligations for processing personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018): The UK's implementation of data protection legislation that works alongside the UK GDPR, providing specific data protection requirements and exemptions
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, including regulations on cookies, email marketing, and electronic communications privacy
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing public access to information held by public authorities, relevant for public sector privacy notices
Human Rights Act 1998 (Article 8): Enshrines the right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence in UK law
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant for consumer-facing businesses, ensuring transparency and fairness in consumer data handling
ICO Guidelines and Codes of Practice: Regulatory guidance and best practices issued by the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection compliance
European Data Protection Board Guidelines: While not binding post-Brexit, these guidelines remain influential for UK data protection practices and cross-border data transfers
EU GDPR: Relevant for UK organizations processing EU residents' data or operating in the EU market
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific requirements for financial institutions regarding data protection and privacy in financial services
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Specific requirements for healthcare providers regarding patient data protection and medical record privacy
