Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright law in the UK, establishing rights for creators of original works including photographs and digital images
Copyright and Rights in Performances (Personal Copies for Private Use) Regulations 2014: Regulations governing the making of personal copies of copyright works, including digital images
Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992: Legislation relevant to digital aspects of image licensing, particularly regarding software and digital format considerations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks which may appear in photographs and governing their use in licensed images
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation governing contracts between businesses and consumers, relevant if licensing photos to individual consumers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion clauses and limitations of liability
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may acquire rights under a contract, relevant for sub-licensing provisions
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Legislation governing the processing of personal data, including metadata and information about individuals in photographs
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing the UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and relevant to digital delivery of licensed images
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce, including online licensing of digital images
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and online contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices in B2C transactions
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulations governing B2B transactions and marketing practices
