Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK, particularly relevant for software copyright protection and ownership
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection, important for software branding and licensing
Patents Act 1977: Legislation covering patent protection, relevant if the software contains patentable innovations
Trade Secrets (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets, crucial for proprietary software development
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, relevant for software with communication features
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms, particularly regarding limitation of liability and warranties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in B2C contracts, including digital content provisions
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and digital service provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and communications
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for agreements involving software developers' employment rights
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects against unfair commercial practices in software sales and licensing
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs distance selling and digital content contracts with consumers
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in software licensing
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law and provides for market investigation
Export Control Act 2002: Controls export of sensitive technology, including certain types of software
Export Control Order 2008: Specific regulations for exporting encryption technology and sensitive software
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Governs cybersecurity requirements and information system security
