Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing software ownership and intellectual property rights, crucial for defining ownership of developed software and associated materials
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues and protecting against unauthorized access to copyrighted software
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal legislation that criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and protects against cyber threats
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Federal law establishing information security standards and guidelines for systems and data protection
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications and data transmission
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA in California, SHIELD Act in NY) that may affect data handling and protection requirements
HIPAA: Healthcare-specific regulation governing the protection of medical information, relevant if the software handles healthcare data
GDPR Compliance: EU data protection regulation that may apply if the software processes data of EU residents
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software contracts and licenses
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): Law governing electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal labor law that may apply to contractor relationships and work arrangements in software development
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal law imposing specific requirements for financial record-keeping and reporting, relevant for financial sector software
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - security standards for organizations handling credit card information
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of certain technologies and encryption software to foreign countries
