Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation governing consumer contracts, including provisions for digital content, unfair terms, and transparency requirements in contracts. Particularly relevant for ensuring EULA terms are fair and transparent.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs online contracts and electronic commerce, specifying requirements for information provision to users and rules about electronic contracting.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the collection and processing of personal data, including user privacy rights and data protection obligations for software providers.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights, including software copyright protection and licensing terms.
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation relevant for security provisions and unauthorized access considerations in software usage.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from misleading actions or omissions and unfair commercial practices in trading.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Specifies information requirements and cancellation rights for consumer contracts, including digital content contracts.
