Data Protection Laws: Including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). These laws govern how personal and business data must be handled, processed, and protected within the SaaS service.
Contract Law: Key legislation includes The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. These establish the fundamental principles for contract formation, enforcement, and limitations on unfair terms.
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994. These laws protect the intellectual property rights of both the SaaS provider and customer, including software, content, and branding.
Electronic Commerce Laws: Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 and Electronic Communications Act 2000. These regulate how business is conducted electronically and ensure the validity of electronic transactions and signatures.
Information Security Regulations: Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 and related cyber security regulations. These establish requirements for maintaining secure systems and protecting against cyber threats.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Including Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and other sector-specific regulations that may apply depending on the industry context of the SaaS service.
International Trade Laws: Regulations governing international data transfers and export controls, particularly relevant if the SaaS service operates across borders or stores data internationally.
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002, which ensure fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices in business relationships.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Money Laundering Regulations 2017, which may be relevant depending on the nature of the SaaS service and its financial components.
