UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing, storage, and transfer of personal data, requiring specific contractual provisions for data protection, processor obligations, and cross-border data transfers
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003: Regulations governing electronic communications, cookies, and direct marketing, which must be considered for network services involving electronic communications
Communications Act 2003: Primary legislation governing telecommunications services in the UK, including regulatory framework and service provider obligations
Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021: Recent legislation strengthening security requirements for telecommunications providers and network services
Electronic Communications Code: Framework of rights and obligations for electronic communications network operators, particularly relevant for infrastructure aspects
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations setting out cybersecurity requirements for essential services and digital service providers
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems, relevant for security provisions and incident response
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and services, including requirements for service providers
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition, relevant for exclusivity clauses and service provider relationships
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights during service transfers, relevant if staff transfer is part of the managed service arrangement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights in contracts, important for subcontracting and service delivery chain
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if services are provided to consumers rather than businesses
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for limitation of liability and indemnity provisions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if network services are provided to financial institutions or involve financial data
