Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Core legislation protecting software as literary work, defining copyright holders' rights, duration of protection, and permitted acts/exceptions
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Addresses unauthorized access and modification of software, setting security requirements and cybercrime provisions
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs personal data processing, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant for software quality and fitness for purpose, potentially applicable even in B2B contexts with small businesses
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic contract formation, information requirements for digital transactions, and online commerce
Competition Act 1998: Controls anti-competitive practices and market abuse provisions in software licensing
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights, assignment, and sub-licensing considerations in software contracts
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Addresses electronic signatures and validity of electronic transactions in software licensing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Covers protection of software branding and licensing of trademarks associated with the software
Export Control Regulations: International considerations for cross-border software licensing and export controls
