UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data, consent requirements, and data subject rights in the UK

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy and electronic communications, including requirements for electronic consent mechanisms

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Framework for electronic communications and signatures, ensuring legal recognition of electronic formats

Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Specific requirements for valid electronic signatures and their legal standing in consent forms

eIDAS Regulations: Retained EU regulations governing electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation affecting consent forms when used in consumer contexts

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and electronic contracts with consumers

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protection against unfair commercial practices, including misleading consent mechanisms

Equality Act 2010: Requirements for accessibility and non-discrimination in form design and implementation

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Age of Legal Capacity legislation: Rules governing the legal capacity to provide consent, particularly important for age-restricted services

Children Act 1989: Legislation protecting children's interests, relevant when consent forms involve minors