Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law that provides public access to records of federal agencies, with considerations for authorization of release
Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act: Federal law that makes identity theft a federal crime, relevant for verification requirements in authorization letters
Federal Notary Public Laws: Regulations governing the authentication and witnessing of documents by notaries at the federal level
State Authorization Laws: State-specific regulations governing the format, content, and execution of authorization letters and power of attorney documents
State Notary Requirements: Specific state-level requirements for document notarization and authentication
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the protection and handling of personal information
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law protecting medical information privacy and security
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting the privacy of student education records
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
Legal Capacity Requirements: Laws governing the mental and legal capacity of individuals to execute authorization documents
Agency-Specific Requirements: Specific requirements set by different government agencies for processing authorization documents
Digital Signature Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the use and validity of electronic signatures in authorization documents
