Common Law of Contracts: Fundamental principles of contract law in England and Wales, including formation, consideration, and enforcement of contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for beneficiaries in escrow arrangements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights in software and technology
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protection of trademarks and related intellectual property that may be part of the escrowed materials
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Protection of confidential business information and trade secrets in technology
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulations governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation concerning unauthorized access to computer systems and software
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legal framework for electronic signatures and communications
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital services
Insolvency Act 1986: Legal framework for handling insolvency situations, crucial for escrow release conditions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulations governing financial services and markets, relevant if escrow involves financial arrangements
Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations: Rules governing the international transfer of data and technology across borders
