Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation in England and Wales, relevant if the website development is for a B2C client. Sets out rights and obligations regarding quality of service and deliverables.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and reasonableness of contractual terms.
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled, stored, and processed in website development and operation.
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing and storage.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, including regulations on cookies and electronic marketing.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights in website content, code, and design elements, crucial for determining ownership and usage rights.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects branding elements and logos used in website development, ensuring proper usage and rights management.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce activities and establishes requirements for online service providers.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Provides rules for distance selling and online contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements.
Equality Act 2010: Mandates consideration of accessibility requirements in website development to prevent discrimination against users with disabilities.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts.
BS ISO/IEC 27001: International standard for information security management, providing framework for protecting sensitive information in website development.
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - mandatory if the website will handle credit card payments or sensitive payment information.
Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018: Specific requirements for public sector website accessibility, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
