Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, though software may not always be classified as 'goods'

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C transactions, defining consumer rights, digital content provisions, and unfair terms

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms

Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and processed

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, crucial for software licensing and ownership

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital transactions

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering information requirements and cancellation rights for consumer contracts

Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion clauses

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false statements made during contract formation

Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between commercial agents and their principals in B2B contexts

Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation providing remedies for late payment in commercial transactions

Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018: Regulations ensuring security of network and information systems

Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and data

Consumer Protection Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair trading practices

Consumer Rights (Payment Surcharges) Regulations 2012: Legislation restricting businesses from charging excessive payment surcharges to consumers