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Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Act 2015
legislation
Legal Writings (Counterparts and Delivery) (Scotland) Act 2015 regulates counterpart execution of documents under s. 1, s. 2, and s. 3, and validates electronic delivery of traditional documents under s. 4.
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Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (UK eIDAS Regulation)
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UK eIDAS Regulation establishes legal recognition and standards for electronic signatures, seals, and time stamps under Art. 25, Art. 35, and Art. 41, binding trust service providers and public sector bodies under Art. 19 and Art. 27.
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Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR)
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UK GDPR establishes mandatory data protection principles and subject rights binding controllers under Art. 5 and Art. 6, and binds controllers and processors to contract and security duties under Art. 28 and Art. 32.
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Being an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)
govuk
Being an ACSP Guidance outlines requirements for Companies House authorised agents to maintain AML supervision, report details within 14 days, and retain identity check records for 7 years under being an authorised corporate service provider legal requirements for authorised agents and being an authorised corporate service provider services for authorised agents tell companies house you ve verified someone s identity.
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How to meet Companies House identity verification standard
govuk
Companies House IDV Standard sets verification rules under how to meet companies house identity verification standard chunk 1, mandating IDVT validation under how to meet companies house identity verification standard step 2 get evidence to verify the person s identity documents that can be used as evidence option 1 and seven-year retention under how to meet companies house identity verification standard step 5 keep records of the identity checks for ACSPs.
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ID checking guidelines for Standard/Enhanced DBS check applications from 22 April 2025
govuk
DBS ID Checking Guidelines: sets document viewing hierarchy under id checking guidelines for standardenhanced dbs check applications from 22 april 2025 how to view id documents and route verification under id checking guidelines for standardenhanced dbs check applications from 22 april 2025 the 3 route id checking process, binding employers and identity checkers.
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UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4)
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DIATF 0.4 establishes the statutory digital verification services trust framework under uk digital identity and attributes trust framework 04 chunk 1, authorising conformity assessment bodies to certify digital verification services.
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Financial sanctions general guidance
govuk
OFSI Financial Sanctions Guidance sets out asset freezing duties and mandatory reporting for UK entities under uk financial sanctions general guidance 3 what financial sanctions restrict 3 1 2 what you must do and uk financial sanctions general guidance 5 reporting to ofsi 5 1 1 reporting obligations for relevant firms.
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Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.1)
govuk
Supplementary Code for Digital Right to Work Checks (1.1) requires identity service providers under attachment supplementary code for digital right to work checks 1 1 3 identity verification and attachment supplementary code for digital right to work checks 1 1 4 data to share with employers to meet trust framework standards and share unalterable verification records with employers.
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The UK Sanctions List
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The UK Sanctions List establishes itself under the uk sanctions list chunk 1 as the sole official source for UK sanctions designations following closure of the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets, imposing no direct statutory obligations.
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Verifying your identity for Companies House
govuk
Verifying identity for Companies House details identity verification via GOV.UK One Login or ACSPs under verifying your identity for companies house ways to verify your identity, binding directors, PSCs, and ACSPs under verifying your identity for companies house who needs to verify.
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Electronic Documents (Scotland) Regulations 2014
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Electronic Documents (Scotland) Regs 2014 prescribes AES under reg. 2 and QES under reg. 3 for formal validity, binding granters, corporate bodies, and partnerships under reg. 5.
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Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989
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LPMPA 1989 prescribes deed execution rules under s. 1 and land contract signing formalities under s. 2 for individuals executing deeds and land disposition parties.
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Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995
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Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 establishes mandatory execution and electronic authentication requirements for contracts, land transfers, and trusts, binding granters under s. 2 and s. 9B.
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Police Act 1997
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Police Act 1997 establishes criminal record vetting mechanisms under s. 112 and s. 113A, binding DBS and registered persons to statutory disclosure and identity verification controls.
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Electronic Communications Act 2000
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ECA 2000 provides statutory admissibility for electronic signatures, seals, time stamps, and documents under s. 7 to s. 7D, while restricting key deposit mandates under s. 14.
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Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
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Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 imposes employer penalties and statutory excuse mechanisms under s. 15, criminal sanctions under s. 21, and border passenger reporting duties under s. 31 on employers and carriers.
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Identity Documents Act 2010
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Identity Documents Act 2010 prohibits possessing false identity documents or document-making apparatus under s. 4, s. 5, and s. 6, and enables passport verification obligations for credit reference agencies and public authorities under s. 10.
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Procurement Act 2023
legislation
Procurement Act 2023 regulates covered procurements, requiring contracting authorities to exclude disqualified suppliers under s. 57 and retain decision records under s. 98, while establishing a statutory debarment regime under s. 62.
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Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
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Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 establishes the DVS register under s. 32, governs underground asset data duties for undertakers under s. 56, and binds controllers to handle subject complaints under s. 103.
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Renters' Rights Act 2025
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Renters’ Rights Act 2025 prohibits marketing dwellings without active entries under s. 82 binding landlords and marketing actors, mandates unique identifiers under s. 84, and restricts data disclosure under s. 87.
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Wills Act 1837
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Wills Act 1837 prescribes formal execution and witness presence requirements under s. 9 and governs revocation under s. 20, binding testators and attesting witnesses.
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Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002
legislation
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002 requires service providers to provide statutory disclosures, storable contract terms, and order acknowledgments under reg. 6, reg. 9, and reg. 11, with liability exemptions under reg. 17, reg. 18, and reg. 19.
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Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003
legislation
PECR requires communications providers to safeguard security and report breaches under reg. 5A, restricts terminal storage under reg. 6, and binds direct marketers regarding unsolicited calls and electronic mail under reg. 21 and reg. 22.
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Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2007
legislation
Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2007 establishes statutory excuses against illegal employment penalties via document verification under Art. 3, IDVT checks under Art. 3A, and online checks under Art. 4B, binding employers and IDVT identity service providers under Art. 6A.
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Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Regulations 2016
legislation
EITSET Regulations 2016 establish UK trust service enforcement, requiring the supervisory body to serve notices of intent under Sch. 1 para. 3 and conferring legal admissibility on electronic seals, time stamps, and documents under Sch. 3 para. 1.
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