Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including website content, code, and design elements
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Addresses copyright issues specific to digital content, including safe harbor provisions for online service providers
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Protects trademarks and service marks used in the website, including logos and branding elements
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): State law requiring businesses to disclose their data collection and sharing practices, with specific requirements for California residents' data rights
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU privacy law that may apply if the website serves European users, requiring specific data protection and privacy measures
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law governing the collection of personal information from children under 13, requiring specific protections and parental consent
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal civil rights law requiring websites to be accessible to people with disabilities
Section 508: Federal requirement for electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities, particularly relevant for government-related websites
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including online business practices
CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law setting rules for commercial email practices and giving recipients the right to opt out
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including contracts for services
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state laws requiring notification of affected individuals in case of data breaches involving personal information
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): Security standards for organizations handling credit card information in website transactions
