Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection and intellectual property rights in the UK, crucial for software licensing and ownership provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C software contracts, defining consumer rights, quality standards, and remedies for breaches
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, essential for software handling personal data
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation defining requirements for processing personal data in the UK
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation covering unauthorized access and modification of computer material, relevant for security provisions
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and digital content for consumer contracts
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms for quality and fitness for purpose in service contracts
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and online service provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and brand elements in software products
Patents Act 1977: Legislation governing patent protection, relevant for software-related inventions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation restricting the use and enforcement of unfair terms in contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements inducing contract formation
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services software and fintech applications
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulations governing payment processing services and related software
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Cybersecurity requirements for essential services and digital service providers
