Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, defining rights of copyright holders, duration of protection, and permitted acts/limitations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Regulates B2C contracts including digital content quality, fitness for purpose, consumer remedies, and unfair contract terms
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs data processing requirements, data protection principles, cross-border data transfers, and privacy requirements
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Addresses unauthorized access, security requirements, and modification of computer material
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Covers information requirements and electronic contracting provisions for digital commerce
Contract Law Framework: Includes Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, Misrepresentation Act 1967, and common law principles of contract formation
Competition Law: Encompasses Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002, governing anti-competitive provisions
Export Control Order 2008: Regulates software exports, particularly those containing encryption, and international trade restrictions
Intellectual Property Framework: Includes Trade Marks Act 1994, Patents Act 1977, and protection of trade secrets/technical know-how
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects against misleading actions/omissions and aggressive commercial practices in B2C relationships
