UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing the processing, storage, and transfer of personal data in the UK following Brexit. Essential for defining data handling obligations, rights of data subjects, and compliance requirements.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, covering electronic marketing, cookies, and communication services security.
Consumer Protection Laws: Including Consumer Rights Act 2015, Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. These protect consumer rights and ensure fair contract terms when hosting services are provided to consumers.
Electronic Commerce Regulations: EC Directive Regulations 2002 and Electronic Communications Act 2000, governing electronic contracts and digital signatures, essential for online service provision.
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers, including online marketplaces, search engines, and cloud computing services.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Fundamental legislation governing service level requirements and the basic standards expected in service provision contracts.
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994, protecting intellectual property rights in hosted content and services.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including formation, consideration, and the Misrepresentation Act 1967, forming the basis of contract enforceability.
International Data Transfer Regulations: Post-Brexit requirements for international data transfers, including UK adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards for cross-border data flows.
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminal law governing unauthorized access to computer systems and data, relevant for security obligations and incident response.
