UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing how personal data, including photographs, can be processed, stored, and used. Requires clear consent and specifies data subject rights.

Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates European Convention rights into UK law, particularly Article 8 which protects the right to privacy and family life. Relevant for photograph usage and privacy considerations.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, including ownership and usage rights of photographs. Establishes photographer's rights and conditions for licensing.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts. Ensures waiver terms are reasonable and enforceable under English law.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests if the photo waiver involves consumer relationships. Ensures transparency and fairness in consumer contracts.

Children Act 1989: Provides framework for consent and protection of minors' interests. Relevant when photographs involve subjects under 18 years of age.

Family Law Reform Act 1969: Establishes age of legal capacity and consent requirements, particularly relevant for photographs of young people aged 16-17.

ASA Guidelines: Advertising Standards Authority guidelines governing how photographs can be used in advertising and marketing materials.