UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data in the UK, crucial for handling wedding photos and client information
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for cases where photos include wedding guests
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Key legislation governing intellectual property rights in photographs and creative works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting branding and marks, relevant if the photography business has protected branding elements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts for goods and services, applicable if the client is contracting as a consumer
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing contracts between traders and consumers, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation incorporating human rights including right to privacy (Article 8), relevant for personal photo usage
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Legal principle requiring maintenance of confidentiality in professional relationships
Professional Photography Standards: Industry-specific standards and codes of practice for professional photography services
