Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in software, including copyright protection for source code, documentation, and related materials
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulations governing the processing and handling of personal data, including requirements for data protection in software development
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for software licensing and end-user rights
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including quality and fitness for purpose
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation covering unauthorized access to computer systems and software, relevant for security provisions
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and online business practices
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting branding and marks used in software and related services
Database Rights Regulations 1997: Protects the structure and content of databases, relevant for software involving database creation or manipulation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates terms that exclude or limit liability in contracts, crucial for warranty and liability clauses
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements, relevant for licensing and distribution terms
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for network and information systems, relevant for software security obligations
Export Control Act 2002: Controls the export of technology and software, particularly relevant for international software distribution
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for software with communication features
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in contracts, relevant if the software is being developed for consumers rather than businesses
