Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing intellectual property rights, copyright protection, and licensing of digital content
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce, including requirements for online service providers and electronic contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in digital content transactions and setting quality standards for digital products
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation establishing rules for processing personal data in the UK
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling, including digital distribution, cancellation rights, and information requirements
Competition Act 1998: Primary competition law preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation addressing market regulation and consumer protection in business practices
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices, including digital marketplace conduct
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and brand rights in digital distribution
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997: Regulations protecting databases and their contents, relevant for digital content distribution
Video Recordings Act 1984: Legislation governing age-restricted content and classification of video works, including digital distribution
