UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary data protection legislation in the UK that governs how personal data must be processed, stored, and transferred. Essential for SaaS agreements involving personal data processing.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific regulations governing electronic communications, cookies, and direct marketing. Relevant for SaaS services involving electronic communications.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Important for partnership agreements involving multiple parties or beneficiaries.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and indemnities. Crucial for ensuring enforceability of contract terms.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in business-to-consumer contracts. Relevant if the SaaS partnership involves consumer-facing elements.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights protection, crucial for software licensing and content ownership in SaaS agreements.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates trademark protection and usage, important for brand protection and licensing in partnership agreements.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic transactions and online business operations, essential for SaaS service delivery and e-commerce aspects.
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets cybersecurity requirements for digital service providers, crucial for SaaS security compliance.
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements between businesses. Important for partnership terms and market conduct.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets standards for service provision and implied terms in service contracts, relevant for SaaS service level commitments.
UK International Data Transfer Agreement: Governs international data transfers post-Brexit, essential if the SaaS service involves cross-border data flows.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services activities, relevant if the SaaS partnership involves financial services or fintech elements.
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Governs payment processing services, important if the SaaS partnership includes payment handling functionality.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair business practices, relevant for consumer-facing aspects of the SaaS partnership.
