Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, defining rights of copyright holders, duration of protection, and permitted acts/exceptions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs consumer protection including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and unfair terms in B2C contracts
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Regulates data processing requirements, data protection principles, cross-border data transfers, and privacy considerations
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Addresses unauthorized access provisions and security requirements for software systems
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts and regulates exclusion clauses
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and digital service provision requirements
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Regulates payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in software licensing
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law and provides consumer protection measures
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademarks and brand elements in software licensing
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent protection which may be relevant for technical software innovations
Export Control Order 2008: Regulates export of software, particularly those containing encryption technology
Common Law Principles: Covers contract formation, consideration, breach, remedies, and limitation of liability through case law
