Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and affects how third-party rights should be addressed in the MSA
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms that limit or exclude liability, particularly important for warranty and liability clauses in the MSA
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements made during contract formation that induced parties to enter into the agreement
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data and mandates specific requirements for data protection in software services
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection law, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for software services involving communications
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in software and related documentation
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of trademarks, relevant for software branding and licensing
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides consumer protection in contracts, including digital content provisions if the software is provided to consumers
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and online service provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and network systems
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and affects how service restrictions and exclusivity can be structured
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law and provides additional business regulation framework
Export Control Act 2002: Controls export of technology and software, particularly relevant if the software contains controlled technology
