UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation that governs how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected within the confidentiality agreement
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Regulations governing electronic communications and the protection of privacy in digital communications
Employment Rights Act 1996: While work experience may not constitute employment, this Act provides fundamental principles that should be considered in the agreement
Equality Act 2010: Ensures that the confidentiality agreement doesn't contain any discriminatory elements and promotes equal treatment
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and how they should be protected within the confidentiality agreement
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects registered trademarks and their usage, which should be addressed in confidentiality provisions
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Specific regulations protecting trade secrets that need to be incorporated into confidentiality provisions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Ensures that the terms in the confidentiality agreement are fair and reasonable
Consumer Rights Act 2015: May be relevant if the work experience participant is considered a consumer in any aspect of the relationship
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures the agreement respects fundamental human rights, particularly Article 8 regarding the right to privacy
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Established legal principles regarding confidentiality obligations and breach of confidence that must be reflected in the agreement
