Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law from 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file trade secret cases directly in federal courts
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law from 1996 that criminalizes trade secret theft, particularly focusing on foreign economic espionage
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal legislation that addresses computer-related crimes and unauthorized access to protected computers and data
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications and data stored electronically
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection at state level
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): State law providing California residents with rights regarding their personal information and imposing obligations on businesses handling such data
HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information privacy, relevant if IT services involve healthcare data
GLBA: Federal law governing the handling of personal financial information, relevant if IT services involve financial institutions
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, including software and technical documentation
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations affecting employment relationships and restrictive covenants
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including consideration, enforceability, severability, and jurisdiction requirements
SOX Compliance: Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements for IT systems handling financial reporting in public companies
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements for handling payment card information
Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for notifying affected parties in case of data breaches
Security Standards: Industry-specific security requirements and best practices for protecting confidential information
