Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software copyright protection and licensing provisions in escrow agreements
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements UK GDPR requirements, crucial for handling any personal data that might be included in escrowed materials
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Relevant for security provisions and unauthorized access prevention in the escrow arrangement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties (such as the escrow agent) can enforce rights under the agreement
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out requirements for contracts that need to be in writing and executed as deeds
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Provides framework for protecting confidential information and trade secrets in the escrowed materials
Insolvency Act 1986: Critical for defining release conditions related to bankruptcy or insolvency of the software developer
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements insolvency provisions and may affect release conditions in escrow agreements
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the escrow agent's services fall under regulated financial services activities
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic transactions and may be relevant for digital aspects of the escrow arrangement
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and communications in the escrow agreement
