Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright protection, ownership and licensing rights, moral rights, permitted uses and copyright infringement in the UK
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including requirements for fair terms and transparency in contracts when licensing to individual consumers rather than businesses
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing privacy and data protection, particularly relevant if photos contain identifiable individuals, including consent requirements and privacy rights
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing online business transactions, including information requirements and rules for contract formation in digital environments
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and usage, relevant if stock photos contain trademarked content
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Tort Law: Common law principles covering civil wrongs, including misrepresentation and negligence in relation to photo licensing
BAPLA Guidelines: Industry standards set by the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies for photo licensing
Plus Coalition Standards: International standards for image licensing and management in the photography industry
