UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing how personal data must be processed, stored and protected in the UK. Essential for any software implementation involving personal data processing.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic communications, cookies, and direct marketing. Relevant for software implementations involving communication features or online tracking.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in software, code, and related documentation. Critical for defining ownership and usage rights of the implemented software.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of brands and logos. Relevant for software branding and licensing considerations.
Patents Act 1977: Relevant for protecting novel technical innovations in software, though software patents are limited in the UK.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines whether third parties can enforce terms of the contract. Important for software implementations involving multiple stakeholders.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and limitations of liability in contracts. Essential for risk allocation in software implementation agreements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies if the software implementation is for a consumer-facing business. Sets requirements for quality and fitness for purpose.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic contracts and online service provision. Relevant for software implementations involving e-commerce functionality.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications. Important for contract execution and electronic transactions.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant if the software implementation involves transfer or management of employee data or affects employment conditions.
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights during business transfers. May apply if software implementation involves transfer of services or outsourcing.
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets cybersecurity requirements for essential services and digital service providers.
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems. Relevant for security provisions in software implementation.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition. Relevant for exclusivity provisions or market-dominant software providers.
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law and provides for market investigations. Relevant for large-scale software implementations affecting market competition.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets implied terms for service contracts. Relevant for quality and performance standards in software implementation.
