UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation in the UK that governs how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected. Essential for defining confidentiality obligations regarding personal data.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules about privacy and electronic communications, relevant if the volunteer will handle electronic data or communications.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Important for establishing clear volunteer status and ensuring the agreement doesn't inadvertently create an employment relationship that could trigger minimum wage requirements.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation under English law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may acquire rights under a contract, relevant for protecting the organization's relationships with other parties.
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, crucial for defining what constitutes confidential information.
Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charities in England and Wales, relevant if the non-profit organization is a registered charity.
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures compliance with human rights, particularly Article 8 (right to privacy) and Article 10 (freedom of expression) when drafting confidentiality provisions.
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998: Protects whistleblowers and ensures the confidentiality agreement doesn't prevent legitimate whistleblowing activities in the public interest.
