Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer legislation in the UK that covers contracts for goods, digital content, and services, including unfair terms in consumer contracts.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, including requirements for pre-contract information and cancellation rights.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers, including misleading actions and omissions.
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation that governs how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected.
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside the UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003: Specific regulations governing electronic communications, including rules about cookies and electronic marketing.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Implements the EU E-Commerce Directive, covering electronic contracts and information requirements for online service providers.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic commerce in the UK.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract, negligence or other breaches of duty can be avoided.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights, relevant for software licensing and content distribution.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks, important for brand protection in software licensing.
EU GDPR: Relevant if services are accessible to EU residents, governing data protection and privacy in the European Economic Area.
EU Consumer Rights Directive: European legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the service is accessible to EU consumers.
EU E-Commerce Directive: European framework for electronic commerce, important if providing services to EU customers.
