UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary data protection legislation governing how personal data can be collected, processed, and stored. Essential for media waivers involving personal information or identifiable individuals.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for media content creation, usage rights, and licensing of images, videos, or other media content.
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates European Convention rights into UK law, particularly Article 8 regarding the right to privacy, which is crucial for media usage involving personal imagery or information.
Communications Act 2003: Regulates broadcasting and telecommunications, including content standards and media distribution requirements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts, ensuring the waiver terms are reasonable and enforceable under English law.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in contracts, particularly relevant if the media waiver involves members of the public or non-commercial participants.
Children Act 1989: Provides framework for protecting children's interests, crucial when media waivers involve minors or young participants.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in contractual arrangements, including media participation and representation.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Governs electronic communications and digital content sharing, relevant for online or electronic distribution of media content.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects registered marks and branding, important when media content might include trademarked material or branded content.
Broadcasting Act 1996: Provides additional broadcasting regulations and standards that may affect how media content can be used and distributed.
Ofcom Broadcasting Code: Sets standards for broadcast content and must be considered when media might be used in broadcast contexts.
