Private Security Industry Act 2001: Core legislation establishing the Security Industry Authority (SIA), setting licensing requirements for security personnel, and regulating security activities in England and Wales
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, surveillance footage, data security requirements, and privacy considerations in security operations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety standards for security personnel, risk assessment requirements, and working conditions that must be maintained
Employment Rights Act 1996: Covers working hours, staff rights and protections, and TUPE considerations for security personnel
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination provisions, reasonable adjustments, and equal treatment in security service delivery
Human Rights Act 1998: Addresses privacy rights, treatment of individuals, and proportionality of security measures
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and establishes what can and cannot be included in service agreements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out the basic requirements for service contracts and implied terms for quality of service
Criminal Law Act 1967: Defines use of reasonable force, powers of arrest, and legal limitations for security personnel
BS 7499:2013: British Standard for static site guarding and security services
BS 7858:2019: British Standard for security screening of individuals employed in a security environment
BS 7984:2016: British Standard for key holding and response services
SIA Approved Contractor Scheme: Industry standard scheme providing quality assurance for private security contractors
