Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that addresses computer hacking and unauthorized access to computer systems. Must be considered for terms regarding system access and usage restrictions.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Regulates the interception and monitoring of electronic communications. Important for privacy policy sections and data handling terms.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Governs the collection and use of personal information from children under 13. Essential if the service might be accessed by minors.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Addresses copyright issues in the digital age, including safe harbor provisions for online service providers. Important for content handling policies.
CAN-SPAM Act: Regulates commercial email practices. Must be considered if the service includes email communications with users.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce. Affects how terms and conditions must be presented and enforced.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Requires services to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Impacts service delivery and accessibility requirements.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Comprehensive privacy law affecting California residents' data rights. Must be addressed if serving California users.
E-SIGN Act: Provides legal recognition for electronic signatures and records. Important for contract formation and acceptance methods.
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures. Affects contract formation and enforcement.
Section 230 of Communications Decency Act: Provides immunity for online platforms regarding user-generated content. Critical for services hosting user content.
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state laws requiring notification of security breaches. Must be considered in security and privacy breach response sections.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties. Relevant for sections describing service warranties or guarantees.
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Regulates the collection and use of consumer credit information. Important if handling financial or credit-related data.
State-specific Privacy Laws: Various state laws like Virginia CDPA and Colorado Privacy Act that govern data privacy rights and obligations.
