Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that prohibits accessing a computer without authorization, or in excess of authorization. Crucial for defining authorized use of the SaaS service.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law addressing digital content protection and ISP safe harbors. Relevant for protecting proprietary software and content.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Extends restrictions on government wiretaps to include transmitted electronic data. Important for data privacy provisions.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce. Affects how services can be advertised and delivered.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Comprehensive state privacy law giving California residents control over their personal information. Must be considered if serving California users.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU privacy law with extraterritorial scope. Must be considered if serving European users or processing EU resident data.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions. Relevant for contract formation and enforcement.
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records. Important for contract execution.
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures.
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship. Critical for software and content protection.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal law protecting medical information. Must be complied with if handling healthcare data.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): Federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customer data. Applicable if handling financial information.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Federal law protecting student education records. Must be considered if handling educational data.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): Industry security standard for organizations handling credit card information. Required if processing payment card data.
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling export of commercial and dual-use items, including software and technology.
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state laws requiring notification of affected individuals in case of data breaches. Must be incorporated into incident response provisions.
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state laws protecting consumers from unfair business practices. Affects warranty and liability provisions.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties. Impacts how warranties can be written and presented.
