Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): Federal law that requires financial institutions to protect consumers' personal financial information and provide notice about their information-sharing practices
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal legislation establishing standards for financial reporting, corporate accountability, and internal controls in accounting practices
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws including provisions for confidentiality of tax information and reporting requirements
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting trade secrets and confidential business information from misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation providing framework for trade secret protection, as adopted and modified by individual states
State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing data privacy, protection, and breach notification requirements
State Professional Confidentiality Requirements: State-specific regulations governing professional confidentiality obligations for bookkeepers and accountants
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Professional standards established by the American Institute of CPAs including confidentiality requirements
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Standard framework of accounting rules and procedures including documentation and confidentiality requirements
State Board of Accountancy Regulations: State-specific rules governing accounting practices, including confidentiality and professional conduct requirements
Data Breach Notification Laws: Federal and state requirements for notification procedures in case of unauthorized access to confidential information
PII Protection Requirements: Regulations governing the protection of Personally Identifiable Information in financial and accounting records
Electronic Data Security Requirements: Standards for secure storage and transmission of electronic financial and accounting data
Non-Disclosure Agreement Provisions: Employment law requirements regarding confidentiality agreements and their enforceability
At-Will Employment Considerations: State-specific employment laws affecting confidentiality obligations in at-will employment relationships
Independent Contractor Regulations: Laws governing confidentiality obligations in independent contractor relationships within bookkeeping services
