Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing software protection and intellectual property rights in software
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital media and software, including anti-circumvention provisions
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computer systems and data security
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection law governing unfair or deceptive trade practices
State Data Breach Laws: Various state-specific laws requiring notification and protection measures in case of data breaches
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California's comprehensive privacy law affecting businesses handling California residents' personal data
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including software licensing
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level laws providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, including software warranties
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling export of defense-related software and technology
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel, non-obvious software innovations and implementations
Trade Secret Laws: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary software code
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications and stored electronic information
