Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, crucial for protecting software code, documentation, and other development outputs
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data, essential for any development work involving user data
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including quality and reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the development services might involve B2C relationships, setting out consumer protection requirements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, important for software licensing and end-user rights
Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps define the distinction between contractors and employees, crucial for proper classification of developers
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining employment status for tax purposes in contractor arrangements
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting temporary workers' rights, may be relevant if developers are sourced through agencies
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets, essential for protecting proprietary development methods and code
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation concerning unauthorized access to computer systems and software, relevant for security obligations
Competition Act 1998: Governs anti-competitive behavior, relevant for non-compete and restriction clauses
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and digital service provision
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Specific rules for contracts made at a distance or off-premises, relevant for digital service delivery
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, breach remedies, and contractual obligations under English law
ISO/IEC Development Standards: International standards for software development, quality assurance, and project management
