Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright protection for photographs, establishing moral rights, defining ownership and licensing provisions, and setting out duration of copyright protection
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation concerning photographs of identifiable individuals, requirements for processing personal data, rights of data subjects, and storage/transfer restrictions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when licensing to consumers rather than businesses, covering fairness of contract terms and consumer protection provisions
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key contract law legislation affecting the formal requirements for creation and execution of legal agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing the fairness and enforceability of contract terms in business agreements
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation concerning right to privacy considerations and freedom of expression in relation to photography
Equality Act 2010: Legislation covering non-discrimination provisions and equal treatment obligations in business relationships
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the use and licensing of trademarked content that may appear in photographs
