Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary works, establishing rights of copyright holders, duration of protection, and permitted acts/exceptions
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation concerning software processing personal data, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation covering unauthorized access provisions and security requirements for software systems
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation governing consumer contracts, including fairness of terms, quality requirements, and fitness for purpose in software licensing
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations applicable when software licenses are granted electronically
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering B2C contracts, including information requirements and cancellation rights
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing limitation of liability and reasonableness of contract terms in software licensing
Competition Act 1998: Legislation covering anti-competitive provisions and market abuse considerations in software licensing
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations concerning cybersecurity requirements, particularly for software used in critical infrastructure
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation applicable when software is used in financial services contexts
