Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Primary legislation governing personal data processing, including requirements for lawful data collection, processing, storage, data subject rights, data protection principles, and explicit consent requirements
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures fundamental rights including Article 8 (right to privacy and family life) and Article 10 (freedom of expression) are protected in interview contexts
Equality Act 2010: Provides protection against discrimination, requires reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and ensures fair treatment in interview processes
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Governs capacity to give consent and establishes requirements for obtaining valid consent from vulnerable individuals
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Regulates rights regarding recorded material, intellectual property considerations, and usage rights for interview content
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Applies to interviews conducted by public bodies and establishes requirements for transparency in data handling
Consent Form Key Elements: Essential components including purpose of interview, data collection methods, information usage, withdrawal rights, confidentiality provisions, data sharing arrangements, and contact information
