Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing copyright protection, including protection for databases as compilations, computer programs, and original selection/arrangement of data
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA in California, VCDPA in Virginia) governing data protection and privacy requirements
Federal Privacy Regulations: Sector-specific federal privacy laws including HIPAA (healthcare), GLBA (financial), and FERPA (educational data)
FTC Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including data privacy and security practices
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including software licensing aspects
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and electronic records in commercial transactions
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and confidential business information
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations (EAR and ITAR) governing the export of technical data and software to foreign countries
Antitrust Laws: Federal laws (Sherman Act, Clayton Act, FTC Act) preventing anti-competitive practices in licensing agreements
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and handling of data security breaches
