UK GDPR and DPA 2018: Primary data protection legislation in the UK that governs how personal data must be collected, processed, and stored
PECR 2003: Regulations governing privacy in electronic communications, including rules about cookies, email marketing, and electronic communications
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including digital content and services, unfair terms, and consumer remedies
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions, and aggressive selling techniques
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs distance selling and online contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements
E-Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulates online business activities, including requirements for service provider information and commercial communications
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and consumer protection enforcement
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets (relevant if financial services are involved)
Age-appropriate Design Code: Standards for online services likely to be accessed by children, focusing on data protection and privacy
EU GDPR Compliance Requirements: Additional compliance requirements if serving EU customers, particularly regarding data protection and privacy
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts, particularly in standard form consumer contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements inducing contract formation
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality in provision of services
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates fundamental human rights considerations into UK law
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015: Governs alternative dispute resolution procedures for consumer disputes
