Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under the agreement
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how businesses can exclude or limit their liability
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers in contracts for goods and services, including digital content
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in software and related documentation
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection of brands and marks used in software and related services
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data and imposes obligations on data controllers and processors
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Governs electronic communications and the protection of privacy in digital services
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and digital service provision in the UK
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and related cybercrime
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Sets security requirements for digital service providers and essential services
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes basic employment rights relevant to software development teams
IR35 Regulations: Governs off-payroll working rules affecting contractors in software development
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices in digital services
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates distance selling and online contracts with consumers
ISO/IEC Standards: International standards governing software development processes and quality
BSI Standards: British Standards Institution guidelines for software development and IT services
