Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation protecting consumer rights in relation to goods and digital content, including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breach
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Key data protection legislation governing how personal data must be collected, processed, and stored, including user rights and data controller obligations
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection laws, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003: Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, including rules about cookies and electronic marketing
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce, including requirements for information provision and contract formation
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights, crucial for software and content licensing
Age Appropriate Design Code: Statutory code for online services likely to be accessed by children, setting standards for data protection
Equality Act 2010: Legislation requiring consideration of accessibility and prevention of discrimination in service provision
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing distance selling and digital content, including information requirements and cancellation rights
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability and consumer rights
Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Requirements for digital service providers regarding security and incident reporting
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market position
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protection of trademarks and brand elements, relevant for app branding and intellectual property
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, applicable if the app includes financial features
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulation of consumer credit arrangements, relevant if the app includes payment or credit features
