UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Core data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing and protection
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules governing privacy and electronic communications, particularly relevant for electronic record-keeping
Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953: Primary legislation governing the registration of births and deaths in England and Wales
Registration of Births and Deaths Regulations 1987: Detailed regulations specifying procedures and requirements for registering births and deaths
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation governing civil partnerships and their registration requirements
Marriage Act 1949: Primary legislation governing marriage registration and related procedures
Adoption and Children Act 2002: Legislation covering adoption procedures and related vital records requirements
Registration Service Act 1953: Legislation establishing the framework for registration services and access to vital records
Disclosure of Death Registration Information Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing how death registration information can be disclosed and to whom
Public Records Act 1958: Legislation governing the preservation and access to public records, including vital records
Identity Documents Act 2010: Legislation relating to identity verification and acceptable identity documents
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015: Legislation containing provisions relevant to identity verification requirements
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing public access to information held by public authorities
Local Registration Service Standards Regulations: Standards and requirements governing local registration services and their operation
General Register Office (GRO) Guidelines: Official guidelines and requirements issued by the GRO for handling vital records and registration services
