Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, including ownership of copyright in photographs/videos, licensing and usage rights, and moral rights of the photographer/videographer
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation covering storage and processing of personal data, rights of individuals being photographed/filmed, data security requirements, and privacy notices/consent requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including fair terms and conditions, quality of service provisions, cancellation rights, and pricing transparency requirements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation establishing quality of service obligations, reasonable care and skill requirements, and timing of service delivery standards
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering right to cancel (cooling-off period), information requirements, and deposit/payment terms for consumer contracts
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and requiring reasonable accommodations in provision of services
Children and Young Persons Act: Legislation providing special considerations and requirements for photographing minors, including parental consent requirements
Model Release Rights: Legal requirements for obtaining permission from individuals to use their likeness in commercial photography/videography
Property Release Rights: Legal requirements for obtaining permission to photograph/film on or of private property
Insurance Requirements: Professional indemnity and public liability insurance considerations for photography/videography business
Professional Body Regulations: Industry-specific standards and requirements set by professional photography/videography associations
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing online business operations, including information provision and electronic contracting requirements
