Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting software as literary work, defining copyright holders' rights and licensing provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs consumer rights regarding digital content, including quality standards and fitness for purpose provisions for software products
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Regulates personal data processing, establishing data protection obligations, privacy requirements, and international data transfer rules
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Addresses unauthorized access, security considerations, and anti-hacking measures for software systems
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Covers electronic distribution of software, including information requirements and online contracting rules
Competition Act 1998: Addresses anti-competitive provisions, restrictive practices, and market dominance considerations in software licensing
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Details distance selling provisions, cancellation rights, and information requirements for software contracts
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Establishes quality requirements, fitness for purpose, and title provisions that may apply to software sales
