Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing service quality standards and obligations in service contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights if the client is classified as a consumer rather than a business
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the processing and protection of personal data in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software development
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Deals with unauthorized access to computer systems and software security
Employment Rights Act 1996: Ensures proper classification of contractors vs. employees and related rights
IR35 Legislation: Determines tax status for off-payroll working and contractor arrangements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and time management if applicable to consulting arrangement
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law and prevents anti-competitive practices
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic business transactions and digital service provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic communications and digital signatures
