Data Protection Laws: Includes UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). These laws govern how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected in outsourcing arrangements.
Employment Laws: Encompasses Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), Employment Rights Act 1996, and Equality Act 2010. These protect employees' rights during business transfers and outsourcing scenarios.
Contract Law: Covers Common Law contract principles, Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, and Consumer Rights Act 2015. These form the foundational legal framework for creating and enforcing outsourcing agreements.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Including Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and FCA/PRA regulations for regulated entities. These vary by sector and must be considered based on the specific industry involved in the outsourcing arrangement.
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994. These laws protect intellectual property rights and govern IP ownership and licensing in outsourcing relationships.
Information Security: Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. These govern cybersecurity requirements and information security management in outsourcing arrangements.
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002. These ensure outsourcing arrangements don't create unfair market advantages or violate anti-competition regulations.
Modern Slavery Act: Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires large organizations to ensure their supply chains and outsourcing partners are free from forced labor and human trafficking.
Tax Considerations: Value Added Tax Act 1994 and IR35 regulations. These govern tax implications and obligations in outsourcing arrangements, including contractor status and VAT requirements.
International Considerations: International trade laws and EU retained law post-Brexit. These become relevant for cross-border outsourcing arrangements and must be considered alongside domestic legislation.
