UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing the collection, processing and storage of personal information about vendors. Essential for ensuring compliant handling of vendor data in the appraisal form.
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK. Relevant for understanding corporate vendor structures and requirements for business information disclosure.
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales. Important when assessing partnership-structured vendor businesses.
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting businesses from misleading marketing practices. Ensures accuracy and fairness in vendor representations during the appraisal process.
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring fair treatment in business relationships. Must be considered to prevent discriminatory practices in vendor assessment criteria.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services in the UK. Relevant when conducting financial assessments of vendors.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence checks on business relationships. Important for vendor verification and compliance requirements.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements in business relationships. Crucial for ensuring accuracy of vendor-provided information.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in business contracts. Ensures fairness in vendor appraisal terms and conditions.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the vendor assessment involves B2C relationships or consumer-facing aspects.
