Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software copyright protection and licensing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting branding and trade marks that may be used within the app
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Key data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, including rules about cookies and electronic marketing
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation, particularly relevant if the app is offered to consumers (B2C)
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital services provision
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use and enforcement of unfair terms in contracts
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation dealing with unauthorized access to computer systems and software security
Age Appropriate Design Code: Statutory code for online services likely to be accessed by children, setting out data protection standards
Equality Act 2010: Legislation requiring reasonable adjustments for accessibility, relevant for app design and usage
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in the market
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic contracts
Export Control Act 2002: Legislation controlling export of technology and software, may be relevant for international distribution
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the app provides financial services or features
