Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing intellectual property rights, copyright protection, and licensing of creative works
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in digital content transactions, including quality standards and fitness for purpose requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit version of GDPR governing data protection and privacy requirements for digital services in the UK
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce, including requirements for online service providers and electronic contracts
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering distance selling, cancellation rights, and information requirements for digital content contracts
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across borders for literary and artistic works
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in digital environment and internet technologies
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on intellectual property rights, relevant for international digital content distribution
Audio-Visual Media Services Regulations: Regulations governing provision of audio-visual media services, including video-on-demand
Video Recordings Act 1984: Legislation governing classification and distribution of video content in the UK
Broadcasting Act 1996: Legislation relevant to broadcasting and streaming services, including content standards
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices in digital distribution agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, including digital content agreements
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and communications
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation addressing unauthorized access and modification of computer material
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination in provision of services, including digital content
OFCOM Regulations: Broadcasting and communications regulator guidelines affecting digital content distribution
ASA Guidelines: Advertising Standards Authority guidelines for digital content marketing and promotion
