UK GDPR and Data Protection: UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 govern the processing of personal data, including requirements for data protection, privacy rights, and cross-border data transfers
Consumer Protection Laws: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 protect consumers' rights in digital services, including fairness in terms, quality of service, and right to cancel
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994 protect intellectual property rights in software, including licensing and usage rights
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles of contract, Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, and Misrepresentation Act 1967 govern contract formation, terms, and enforcement
Electronic Commerce Laws: Electronic Communications Act 2000 and EC Directive Regulations 2002 govern electronic transactions, signatures, and online service provision
Information Security Regulations: Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 set requirements for cybersecurity and system reliability in digital service provision
Export Control Laws: Export Control Act 2002 and related Orders regulate the export of technology and software across borders
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002 ensure fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices in software licensing
Sector-Specific Regulations: Industry-specific legislation such as Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 may apply depending on the sector where the software is used
International Trade Considerations: Post-Brexit regulations affecting cross-border services, data transfers, and EU retained law considerations in international software licensing
