Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract even if they are not a party to it
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how businesses can exclude or limit their liability, particularly important for SLA terms and limitations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the infrastructure services might involve B2C relationships, setting out consumer rights and business obligations
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Essential legislation governing the processing, storage, and protection of personal data in the UK
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations ensuring security of network and information systems, particularly relevant for critical infrastructure
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, complementing general data protection laws
Communications Act 2003: Framework for telecommunications and digital communications services in the UK
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminal law regarding unauthorized access to computer systems, relevant for security provisions
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in service agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for market regulation and consumer protection
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate responsibilities
Working Time Regulations 1998: Relevant for service delivery commitments and staff availability in SLAs
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures safety standards in workplace, relevant for on-site infrastructure services
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific regulations for financial services infrastructure, if applicable
EU Retained Law: Previously applicable EU laws maintained in UK law post-Brexit, affecting various aspects of infrastructure services
ISO/BSI Standards: Industry-specific technical and operational standards that may need to be referenced in the SLA
ICO Regulatory Guidance: Guidelines from the Information Commissioner's Office regarding data protection and privacy
