> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.harpe.io/start/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.harpe.io/start/manual/management/legal-and-regulatory/adding-a-legislation.md).
# Adding a Legislation
Add Legislation form
**Legislation Name**
The name given for the individual legislation or regulation.
**Description**
A legislation description provides an overview of the laws, regulations, and rules that apply to a particular subject or activity. It outlines the legal requirements and obligations that individuals or organisations must comply with in order to operate within a specific jurisdiction or industry.
**Applicable Processes**
The applicable processes section is used to identify the legislative and regulatory requirements that apply to the organisations information security practices.
**Legislation Owner**
A legislation owner is an individual or group responsible for identifying and keeping track of the relevant laws and regulations that are applicable to the organization. The legislation owner is responsible for monitoring and updating the organisations ISMS to ensure that it is compliant with all legal requirements related to information security.
**Date of last review**
The date last reviewed refers to the date on which a legislation or regulation was last reviewed or updated.
**Date of next review**
The review due date refers to the date by which a legislation or regulation should be reviewed or updated.
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