Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and affects how contractual rights can be conferred on third parties who are not party to the original agreement
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the software development services are provided to consumers (B2C), setting out quality standards and consumer protection measures
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including requirements for reasonable care, skill, and timeliness
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate how personal data is processed and protected
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation defining how personal data must be handled, including data processing principles and data subject rights
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights in software development, including ownership of code and other created materials
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Relevant for security provisions and unauthorized access prevention in software development projects
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and digital service provision, including requirements for online service providers
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and critical infrastructure operators
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Complements data protection laws with specific rules for electronic communications and digital services
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant if the SLA involves staff transfers or dedicated development teams, covering employment rights and obligations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Important for projects involving dedicated development teams, governing working hours and conditions
ISO/IEC 27001: International standard for information security management, often referenced in SLAs for security requirements
ISO 9001: Quality management standard that may be referenced in SLAs for quality assurance processes
