UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation in the UK that governs how personal data must be handled, processed, and stored in document management systems
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, including electronic document transmission and storage
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic communications and electronic signatures in document management
Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002: Regulations governing the use and validity of electronic signatures in document management systems
BS ISO 15489: British Standards for Information and Documentation Management providing best practices for document management
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations ensuring security of network and information systems, including document management platforms
ISO 27001: International standard for information security management systems, crucial for secure document management
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public sector procurement processes and related documentation requirements
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation specifying corporate document retention requirements and record-keeping obligations
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation defining time limits for legal actions, affecting document retention periods
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring accessibility requirements are met in document management systems
BS 10008: British Standard for evidential weight and legal admissibility of electronic information in document management
MoReq2010: Modular Requirements for Records Systems, providing standards for electronic document and records management
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, relevant for document management service agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if document management services involve consumer contracts
