Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software copyright protection and intellectual property rights in the UK
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering consumer rights and protections when software is distributed to consumers
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulatory framework for processing personal data and ensuring data protection compliance
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation dealing with unauthorized access to computer systems and software security
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business transactions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services
Competition Act 1998: Principal legislation governing competition law and anti-competitive practices in the UK
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation covering market regulation and competition law enforcement
Export Control Act 2002: Controls on the export of strategic goods, including certain types of software
Export Control Order 2008: Detailed regulations on export controls applicable to international software distribution
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices and misleading marketing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and usage in software branding and distribution
Patents Act 1977: Legislation covering patent protection which may be relevant for software innovations
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific regulations governing privacy in electronic communications and marketing
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations ensuring security of network and information systems in digital service provision
