Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK, particularly relevant for protecting software, digital content, and creative works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting brands and marks that may be licensed as part of digital products or services
Database Right Regulations: Retained EU law protecting rights in databases, crucial for digital content licensing involving structured data collections
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Key legislation governing the fairness and enforceability of contract terms, including limitations of liability
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Comprehensive legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant for B2C digital licensing
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for digital services
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital service provision
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic commerce
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair practices in digital trading and licensing
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs distance selling and digital contracts with consumers, including cancellation rights
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition in markets, including digital licensing arrangements
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework affecting business practices and market regulation
