Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection and intellectual property rights in software
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation governing consumer rights and business obligations, potentially relevant in B2B context
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation dealing with unauthorized access to computer systems and software security
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing the sale of goods, including software as a good
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the provision of services, including software-related services
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing personal data processing in the UK
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003: Regulations governing electronic communications and privacy requirements
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic communications and signatures
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts and limiting liability exclusions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third party rights in contractual arrangements
Export Control Act 2002: Legislation controlling the export of strategic goods including certain software
UK Export Control Order 2008: Detailed regulations governing export controls including software and technology
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and brand rights
Patents Act 1977: Legislation governing patent protection, including software-related patents
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations governing cybersecurity and network systems security requirements
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation governing business competition and market regulation
