Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in software, including copyright protection, moral rights, and enforcement provisions
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the protection of trademarks and brand elements in software and related documentation
Patents Act 1977: Law governing patent protection which may be relevant for technical innovations within the software
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection framework establishing rules for processing personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, including cookies and electronic marketing
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Framework for consumer protection, including digital content provisions and unfair terms
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers, including misleading actions or omissions
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and digital content contracts with consumers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements inducing contract formation
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business practices
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for market regulation and competition law enforcement
Export Control Act 2002: Controls export of strategic goods including certain types of software and technology
Export Control Order 2008: Detailed regulations on export controls including requirements for controlled technology
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for essential services and digital service providers
