Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets across the United States, including remedies for misappropriation and whistleblower immunity provisions
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing the theft of trade secrets, particularly relevant for protecting sensitive business information
Federal Trade Commission Act - Section 5: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce, including failures to maintain reasonable data security measures
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
HIPAA: Protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without consent, including specific security requirements for healthcare data
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Addresses unauthorized access to computers and networks, relevant for protecting against data breaches and cyber intrusions
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Requires public companies to maintain certain controls over financial data and reporting, including IT security measures
FERPA: Protects the privacy of student education records and applies to educational institutions receiving federal funds
State Trade Secret Laws: Various state-specific laws protecting trade secrets, which may provide additional protections beyond federal law
State Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for notifying individuals when their personal information has been compromised
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California's comprehensive privacy law giving residents rights over their personal information
NY SHIELD Act: New York's data security law requiring businesses to implement safeguards for private information of NY residents
GDPR Compliance Considerations: While not U.S. law, relevant when data involves EU residents or crosses borders into EU territory
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Voluntary framework of standards and best practices for managing cybersecurity risks, often referenced in data security agreements
