UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing data protection and privacy, crucial for handling social media data, customer information, and marketing databases
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, covering electronic marketing, cookies, and privacy in electronic services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when dealing with consumer clients, including digital content provisions
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting businesses from misleading marketing practices and setting standards for B2B marketing
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for content creation and sharing on social media
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and brand assets, important for social media branding and marketing
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Rules governing electronic business transactions and digital service provision
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation defining employment rights and contractor status considerations
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining contractor vs. employee status for tax purposes
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, setting standards for social media marketing
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in business
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding liability and consumer protection
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Platform Terms of Service: Individual social media platform rules and guidelines that must be adhered to when providing social media services
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services marketing and communication, relevant if dealing with financial content
