Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and networks, essential for defining acceptable use and access terms
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Protects the privacy of electronic communications, including email and other digital messages transmitted across networks
Stored Communications Act (SCA): Addresses voluntary and compelled disclosure of stored wire and electronic communications and transactional records
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Addresses copyright issues in digital media and networks, including safe harbor provisions for service providers
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Regulates the collection and use of personal information from children under 13 years of age
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce, including online services and privacy practices
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California-specific privacy law giving residents rights over their personal information collected by businesses
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU privacy law that may apply if serving European users, requiring specific data protection and privacy provisions
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state laws requiring notification of security breaches involving personal information
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and electronic records
UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures
HIPAA: Regulates the use and disclosure of protected health information if handling medical data
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Requires financial institutions to explain information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
Copyright Act: Protects original works and defines terms for their use in network environments
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled users in digital services and websites
Section 508: Federal requirement for making electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities
