Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law that criminalizes production and dissemination of technology, devices, or services intended to circumvent measures that control access to copyrighted works.
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal legislation that governs computer-related crimes and unauthorized access to computer systems.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law that imposes requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age regarding collection and use of personal information.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law that extends government restrictions on wire taps to include transmitted electronic data.
Stored Communications Act (SCA): Part of the ECPA that provides privacy protections for communications held in electronic storage.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): State law providing California residents with rights regarding their personal information and imposing obligations on businesses collecting or selling their personal information.
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Amendment to CCPA that expands consumer privacy rights and creates the California Privacy Protection Agency.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in commerce and establishing the FTC's enforcement authority.
Copyright Act: Federal law governing copyright protection for original works of authorship.
Patent Act: Federal law governing the granting and protection of patents for inventions.
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal law governing trademark registration and protection against infringement.
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce.
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level legislation providing uniform rules for electronic transactions.
App Store Guidelines: Platform-specific requirements set by Apple and Google for apps distributed through their respective app stores.
HIPAA: Federal law establishing standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation on data protection and privacy that may apply if the app serves EU users.
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws designed to protect consumers from unfair practices and ensure fair competition.
