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Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Ensures lawful and fair processing of personal data, requires inclusion of only relevant and necessary information, mandates secure handling of personal information, and requires appropriate consent where necessary

Defamation Act 2013: Requires all statements to be truthful and accurate, prohibits potentially defamatory content, and ensures statements can be proven if challenged

Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discriminatory statements based on protected characteristics, ensures equal treatment in reference provision, and requires consistency in reference-giving practices

Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes duty of care to both current/former employee and prospective employer, requires basic factual reference if contractually agreed, and ensures statements are not misleading

Negligent Misstatement Law: Establishes duty to provide accurate information, creates liability for economic loss caused by inaccurate references, and requires exercise of reasonable care in statements made