Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for software ownership and licensing provisions
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data in the UK, essential for any application dealing with user data
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the application is being developed for a consumer rather than a business
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out the basic requirements for contracts involving the supply of services, including quality and fitness for purpose
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation concerning unauthorized access to computer systems and software security requirements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may be given enforceable rights in contracts they're not directly party to
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for payment of statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for contracts involving developers or contractors, defining basic employment rights
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors and consultants, important for defining working relationships
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital services provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing for the legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications
BS ISO/IEC 27001: International standard for information security management, important for data protection and security measures
ISO 9001: Quality management standard that may need to be referenced for development quality assurance
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Relevant if the application includes payment processing functionality
Accessibility Regulations: Requirements for making digital services accessible to users with disabilities
Export Control Regulations: Regulations governing international transfer of technology and software, relevant for international projects
