Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Article 2 governs the sale of goods aspects of software transactions, including warranties and contract formation
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright protection for digital works and software, including anti-circumvention provisions
Copyright Act of 1976: Fundamental federal law protecting original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computer systems and data security
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Standards for information security, particularly relevant if the software will be used by federal agencies
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Regulates the interception and monitoring of electronic communications
State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific regulations like CCPA (California) and SHIELD Act (New York) governing data protection and privacy
HIPAA: Healthcare-specific privacy and security regulations for protected health information
GLBA: Financial services privacy and security requirements
FERPA: Education sector privacy requirements for student data
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel inventions and processes in software
Trade Secret Protection Laws: State and federal laws protecting proprietary business information and software code
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including software sales and marketing
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, applicable to software sold to consumers
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
E-SIGN Act: Federal law establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and records
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of software and technology to foreign countries
Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for notifying affected parties in case of data breaches
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring accessibility considerations in software design and implementation
SLA Requirements: Industry standards and legal requirements for service level agreements in software implementation
