UK GDPR and DPA 2018: Key data protection legislation governing how personal data must be processed, stored, and protected in the UK. Essential for database services handling personal information.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for database services involving electronic data transmission.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may be given enforceable rights in contracts, important for multi-party database service arrangements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for limitation of liability clauses in SLAs.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to B2C contracts, ensuring digital services are fit for purpose, of satisfactory quality, and as described.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce transactions and service provision, including information requirements for service providers.
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers, including specific obligations for data security and incident reporting.
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems, relevant for security provisions in database services.
International Data Transfer Requirements: Rules governing the transfer of data across borders, including UK adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in service provision.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements such as FCA regulations for financial services, NHS Digital Standards for healthcare, or PSN compliance for public sector.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts.
