UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing data protection and privacy, ensuring personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Essential for handling client and end-user data in virtual assistant services.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for online service provision and electronic communications with clients.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental legislation defining employment rights and status, important for establishing the independent contractor relationship of virtual assistants.
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining employment status for tax purposes, crucial for establishing proper contractor relationships and tax compliance.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting temporary workers' rights, may be relevant depending on the VA's working arrangement.
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles of English contract law governing formation, terms, and enforcement of contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for liability and indemnity clauses.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, crucial for determining ownership of work created during the VA engagement.
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets, essential for confidentiality provisions.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulates working hours and rest periods, may be relevant for establishing service availability and working patterns.
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality, relevant for ensuring fair treatment and non-discriminatory practices.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions, important for payment terms and remedies.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights, may be relevant if the VA is considered a consumer in relation to business clients.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and online service provision, relevant for virtual service delivery and contracts.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety obligations, relevant for remote working arrangements and safety considerations.
