UK GDPR: Key data protection legislation that governs how personal data must be processed, stored 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
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, including cookies, marketing, and privacy in electronic services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation in the UK, applicable if the platform serves consumers (B2C)
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce activities and provides rules for online service providers
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights including copyright protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Database Rights: Protects the investment in obtaining, verifying or presenting database contents
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Regulates the use and validity of electronic signatures in contracts and legal documents
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
Online Intermediation Services Regulation: Regulates relationships between online platforms and business users
Platform to Business Regulation: Ensures fairness and transparency for business users of online platforms
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and essential services
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements applicable if platform handles financial transactions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for financial services regulation if platform involves financial services
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulates payment services and payment service providers if platform processes payments
