Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, defining rights of copyright holders, duration of copyright protection, and permitted acts/fair dealing provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering consumer protection provisions, quality standards for digital content, statutory rights and remedies, and unfair contract terms, particularly relevant for B2C agreements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data processing requirements, data protection principles, cross-border data transfers, and privacy requirements
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation addressing unauthorized access provisions, modification of computer material, and security requirements
Contract Law Framework: Collection of acts including Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, Misrepresentation Act 1967, and Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic contracting provisions, information requirements, and online formation of contracts
Competition Act 1998: Legislation covering anti-competitive provisions and market abuse considerations in commercial agreements
Export Control Act 2002: Legislation governing software export restrictions and international trade compliance requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from misleading actions/omissions and aggressive commercial practices in B2C contexts
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic signatures and electronic communications in contractual relationships
