Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, rights of the copyright holder, and permitted uses and licensing arrangements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data processing, data protection obligations, cross-border data transfers, and privacy requirements in software operations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering B2C relationships, terms fairness, quality of service provisions, and consumer protection rights in software agreements
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation addressing unauthorized access, security requirements, and usage restrictions in software systems
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations covering electronic software provision, information requirements, and online contracting rules
Contract Law (Common Law): Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, terms and conditions, and breach and remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing limitation of liability, reasonableness of terms, and exclusion clauses in contracts
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation covering electronic signatures and electronic contracts in software agreements
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive provisions and market restrictions in software licensing
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering distance selling rules, cancellation rights, and information requirements for consumer software contracts
