UK GDPR: Key data protection legislation that governs how personal data must be processed, stored and protected in the UK post-Brexit

Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, including cookies, marketing, and privacy in electronic services

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation in the UK, applicable if the platform serves consumers (B2C)

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce activities and provides rules for online service providers

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights including copyright protection

Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK

Database Rights: Protects the investment in obtaining, verifying or presenting database contents

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties may enforce terms of a contract

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications

Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Regulates the use and validity of electronic signatures in contracts and legal documents

Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position

Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations

Online Intermediation Services Regulation: Regulates relationships between online platforms and business users

Platform to Business Regulation: Ensures fairness and transparency for business users of online platforms

Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and essential services

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements applicable if platform handles financial transactions

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation for financial services regulation if platform involves financial services

Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulates payment services and payment service providers if platform processes payments