Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Core commercial legislation governing the supply of goods and services, setting out implied terms and obligations in service contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation addressing payment terms and statutory interest on late commercial payments
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, determining which terms may be unfair or unenforceable
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: 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 electronic marketing and cookies
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation concerning unauthorized access to computer systems and data security
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business practices
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation relevant when staff transfers might be involved in service provision
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership or service provision changes
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the SLA involves financial services
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Cybersecurity regulations for essential services and critical infrastructure
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protection of confidential business information and trade secrets
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consumer protection legislation, relevant if end-users of services are consumers
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market position
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requirements for larger organizations regarding modern slavery and human trafficking prevention
Environment Act 2021: Environmental protection legislation that may affect service delivery and compliance requirements
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, relevant for environmental compliance in service delivery
