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Equality Act 2010: Primary anti-discrimination legislation requiring avoidance of discriminatory language, compliance with protected characteristics (age, gender, race, disability, etc.), and awareness of unconscious bias in language when writing the cover letter.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data privacy legislation governing the handling of personal information, requiring careful consideration of what personal data to include and share in the cover letter while adhering to data privacy principles.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Intellectual property legislation requiring careful referencing of previous work or projects, avoiding disclosure of confidential information from previous employers, and protecting intellectual property rights.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment legislation requiring truthful representation of qualifications and experience, and avoiding misleading statements about capabilities in job applications.

Computer Misuse Act 1990: IT security legislation requiring careful consideration when describing previous work involving security systems or sensitive technical details.

Non-Disclosure Agreements: Contractual obligations requiring careful consideration to avoid breaching existing NDAs when describing previous work experience and maintaining confidentiality obligations.