# 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/legislation-around-archives/archives-and-data-protection/)

  Find an overview of the key implications of the The Data Protection Act 2018 for
  archives and archiving.
* ## [Statutory basis of local authority archives](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional-guidance-and-services/archive-sector/legislation-around-archives/statutory-basis-of-local-authority-archives/)

  This guidance covers the statutory responsibilities of local authority archive
  services in England and Wales.
* Archived page

  ## [About legislation](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/+/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/about-legislation/)

  Browse information about the law concerning provision of archives and access to
  archives in the UK.
* Archived page

  ## [Archives and copyright](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/copyright/)

  Download guidance on orphan works and on re-using public sector information.
* Archived page

  ## [Places of Deposit](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/approved-places-of-deposit/)

  Find out what Places of Deposit are, what responsibilities they have, and what
  support is available to them.
* Archived page

  ## [20-year rule and records of local interest](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/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.
* Archived page

  ## [Background of the Manorial Documents Register](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/historical-and-legislative-background/)

  Read about the historical and legislative context of the Manorial Documents
  Register.
* Archived page

  ## [Manorial definitions](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/legislation/definitions/)

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

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