Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Key legislation implementing the EU Trade Secrets Directive that defines trade secrets, their protection, and remedies for misuse of confidential information
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data processing, transfer requirements, and security measures for any personal information involved in the exchange
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains fundamental contract law principles affecting the formal requirements and enforceability of the agreement
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights that may be contained within or related to the shared information
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and usage which may be relevant to shared proprietary information
Patents Act 1977: Legislation covering patent rights and protection which may apply to technical information shared under the agreement
Competition Act 1998: Ensures information sharing arrangements do not create anti-competitive effects or violate competition law principles
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework relevant to information sharing between businesses
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs electronic signatures and digital communication aspects of the agreement
Export Control Order 2008: Regulates international transfers of controlled technology or technical data
Common Law Duty of Confidence: Established legal principle protecting confidential information and providing remedies for breach of confidence
