Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and should be considered for subcontractor and assignment provisions in the MSA
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in business contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and indemnification clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies if the software development services might have B2C implications, ensuring consumer protection in service delivery
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Critical for software development agreements, governing intellectual property rights in created software and documentation
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protecting brand elements and logos integrated into software development projects
UK GDPR: Essential for data protection compliance in software development, particularly when handling personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, crucial for data handling aspects of software development
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Governs electronic communications and must be considered for software involving communications features
Employment Rights Act 1996: Relevant for determining contractor status and employment relationships in software development projects
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractor arrangements in software development projects
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Governs electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce aspects of software development and deployment
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and network systems
Export Control Act 2002: Relevant for international software development projects involving controlled technology or encryption
