Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law that ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, requiring reasonable accommodations in emergency planning and response.
NFPA Standards: National Fire Protection Association standards providing criteria for emergency preparedness, response, and business continuity planning.
FEMA Guidelines: Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA): Legislation that strengthens FEMA's disaster response capabilities and promotes pre-disaster mitigation measures.
Stafford Act: Primary legislation governing federal disaster relief and emergency assistance to states and local governments.
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requiring protection of sensitive patient health information during normal operations and emergencies.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data.
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and response procedures in the event of data breaches.
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act providing California residents with rights regarding their personal information and businesses' obligations.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing requirements for public company boards, management, and accounting firms, including disaster recovery provisions.
ISO 22301: International standard for Business Continuity Management Systems providing framework for building organizational resilience.
FISMA: Federal Information Security Management Act defining framework for protecting government information, systems, and assets.
State Emergency Management Laws: State-specific regulations governing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
State Insurance Regulations: State-specific requirements for insurance coverage and risk management in business continuity planning.
