UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal data must be processed, stored and protected. Essential for contract management systems that will handle personal information.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs electronic signatures and communications. Crucial for digital contract execution and electronic document management features.
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulates public sector procurement processes. Relevant if the system will be used by public sector organizations or for public procurement contracts.
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including formation, consideration, and enforcement of contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts. The system must be able to flag and manage such terms.
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and essential services. Relevant for cybersecurity features of the contract management system.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services. Important if the system will handle financial sector contracts or regulated agreements.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key employment legislation that must be considered if the system will handle employment contracts and HR-related agreements.
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Governs public access to information held by public authorities. Relevant for public sector contract management and information disclosure requirements.
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior. The system must help ensure contracts don't contain anti-competitive clauses or terms.
