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Legislation around archives

Learn about UK legislation that relates to archives, including Places of Deposit, copyright and data protection.

Archives and data protection law in the UK

Find an overview of the key implications of the The Data Protection Act 2018 for archives and archiving.
Statutory basis of local authority archives

This guidance covers the statutory responsibilities of local authority archive services in England and Wales.
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About legislation

Browse information about the law concerning provision of archives and access to archives in the UK.
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Archives and copyright

Download guidance on orphan works and on re-using public sector information.
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Places of Deposit

Find out what Places of Deposit are, what responsibilities they have, and what support is available to them.
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20-year rule and records of local interest

More information about how government bodies and certain public sector organisations must transfer records to places of deposit.
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Background of the Manorial Documents Register

Read about the historical and legislative context of the Manorial Documents Register.
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Manorial definitions

Read the definitions of terms such as manor, manorial documents and lordship or honour, and their exceptions.