Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in photographs, including copyright ownership, moral rights of the photographer, and usage rights/licensing provisions
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, including storage and processing of client information, consent for image usage, data retention policies, and privacy requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation covering fair terms, quality of service provisions, cancellation rights, and pricing transparency for private clients
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering right to cancel, cooling-off period, and specific information requirements for consumer contracts
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations in service provision
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing quality of service, reasonable care and skill, and completion timeframes for service contracts
Model Release Requirements: Legal considerations regarding rights to use images, publication consent, and usage restrictions
Child Protection Legislation: Special legal requirements when photographing minors, including safeguarding, parental consent, and usage restrictions
