Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, protecting software as literary works, defining rights of copyright holders and duration of copyright protection
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Covers quality standards for digital content, fitness for purpose requirements, and may be applicable if licensee is a small business even in B2B context
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs personal data processing, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers requirements for software handling personal data
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Relevant for security provisions and unauthorized access considerations in software licensing
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Covers requirements for electronic contract formation, information requirements for digital transactions
Competition Act 1998: Addresses anti-competitive practices and restriction of trade considerations in software licensing
Contract Law (Common Law): Fundamental principles governing contract formation, consideration, terms and conditions, breach and remedies
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Covers B2C transactions, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Sale of Goods Act 1979 and Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes quality standards and fitness for purpose requirements, applicable depending on software supply method
Export Control Order 2008: Governs export restrictions on certain types of software and international use considerations
