UK GDPR and Data Protection: UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018 governing the processing and protection of personal data, including requirements for data controllers and processors
Intellectual Property Legislation: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, Trade Marks Act 1994, and Computer Programs Regulations 1992 protecting software, code, and related IP rights
Contract Law Framework: English Common Law principles, Consumer Rights Act 2015, and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002 ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in partnership agreements
E-Commerce Regulations: Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 governing online business operations and electronic contracts
Export Control Legislation: Export Control Act 2002 and Export Control Order 2008 regulating the export of software and technology
Consumer Protection Rules: Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 protecting end-users from unfair business practices
Information Security Laws: Computer Misuse Act 1990 and Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 governing cybersecurity and system protection
Employment Law: Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010 covering employment aspects that may affect partnership arrangements
Anti-Bribery Legislation: Bribery Act 2010 preventing corruption and ensuring ethical business practices in partnership relationships
