Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computer systems, cybercrime, and hacking. Essential for defining prohibited system usage and access restrictions in the AUP.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal legislation governing the monitoring and interception of electronic communications, including the Stored Communications Act. Crucial for defining email and communication monitoring policies.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law protecting digital content and intellectual property rights. Important for defining policies around content sharing and copyright compliance.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal healthcare privacy law establishing requirements for protecting medical information. Relevant if the organization handles protected health information.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law protecting children's privacy online. Must be considered if the organization collects or processes data from individuals under 13.
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations like CCPA (California) and SHIELD Act (New York). Must be incorporated based on operating jurisdiction.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): Industry standard for organizations handling credit card information. Essential if the organization processes payment card data.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data. Applicable to financial services organizations.
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Federal law establishing information security standards for federal agencies and their contractors. Relevant for organizations working with government entities.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal labor law protecting employees' rights to organize and discuss working conditions. Must be considered when developing social media and communication policies.
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific employment regulations affecting workplace privacy and employee monitoring. Must be incorporated based on operating locations.
State Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for reporting data breaches and security incidents. Important for defining incident response procedures in the AUP.
