Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, software protection, and copyright in software development
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing, storage, and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the software will be used by end-users classified as consumers
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Defines legal obligations for quality and fitness for purpose in service contracts, including software development
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation covering employment rights and responsibilities, relevant for developer relationships and contractor agreements
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation affecting contractors and consultants in software development projects
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations governing the use of temporary and agency workers in development projects
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Legislation governing electronic commerce and digital service provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of trademarks that may be used in or created during software development
Patents Act 1977: Legislation covering patent protection for technical innovations in software
Database Rights Regulations 1997: Protects rights in databases, including those created during software development
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Legislation ensuring security of network and information systems
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific regulations governing privacy in electronic communications and marketing
ISO/IEC Standards: International standards relevant to software development and quality assurance
BSI Standards: British Standards Institution requirements for IT service management
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices in business agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for business regulation and competition law in the UK
