Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they are not directly party to
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far a party can avoid liability through contract terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers in contracts for goods and services, including digital content
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and digital services provision in the UK
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Controls how personal data is processed, stored and handled
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Complements the GDPR and provides specific privacy rights in electronic communications
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in creative works, including software and web designs
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects brands and logos used in web development and digital services
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation that determines contractor vs employee status for tax purposes
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines employment rights and helps distinguish between employees and contractors
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Provides specific protections for consumers in distance selling and digital contracts
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and data
Equality Act 2010: Requires consideration of accessibility in website design and digital services
Companies Act 2006: Governs how companies operate and contract in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Regulates business partnerships and their contractual relationships
