Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software copyright protection, terms of use, distribution rights, and moral rights of authors
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislative framework covering consumer protection, terms of fairness, quality requirements, and warranty implications for software products
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing data protection obligations, user privacy rights, and requirements for software processing personal data
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legal framework addressing security considerations, unauthorized access provisions, and software modification restrictions
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations covering online distribution requirements and electronic contracting rules for software distribution
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive provisions and market fairness considerations in software licensing
Open Source Initiative Guidelines: Standard guidelines and principles for open source licensing that must be considered in EULA drafting
License Compatibility Requirements: Considerations for ensuring compatibility with common open source licenses and their requirements
Export Control Regulations: Regulatory requirements governing the export and international distribution of software
IP Indemnification Provisions: Requirements for intellectual property indemnification clauses under English law
Liability Limitations: Specific considerations for limitation of liability clauses under English and Welsh law
