UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal data must be collected, processed, and stored, including specific provisions for digital platforms and user content
PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, including cookies and electronic marketing
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for determining ownership and usage rights of user-generated content
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting registered trademarks, relevant for user content that might incorporate protected marks
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fair treatment of consumers, including digital content and services
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Rules governing online business and electronic contracts, including platform provider obligations
Defamation Act 2013: Laws regarding libel and slander, crucial for managing user content that might be defamatory
Communications Act 2003: Regulations covering electronic communications and content standards
Age Appropriate Design Code: Specific requirements for digital services likely to be accessed by children, including content and data protection standards
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for platform-user agreements
Online Safety Bill: Pending legislation aimed at regulating online content and protecting users from harmful material
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
