Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that governs computer crimes and unauthorized access to computer systems, crucial for defining security obligations and access restrictions in SaaS agreements
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law addressing digital content protection and liability for copyright infringement, important for protecting software and digital content
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulates unfair and deceptive trade practices, affecting how SaaS services can be marketed and what promises can be made to customers
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Governs the interception and monitoring of electronic communications, relevant for data privacy provisions
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state-specific requirements for notifying affected parties in case of data breaches, must be incorporated into security incident response provisions
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Comprehensive privacy law affecting businesses serving California residents, requiring specific privacy protections and consumer rights
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy law that may apply if the SaaS service handles protected health information, requiring specific security and privacy measures
GDPR Compliance: EU privacy regulation that may apply if serving European customers, requiring specific data protection and privacy measures
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted commercial laws affecting contract formation, warranties, and performance standards
E-SIGN Act: Federal law governing electronic signatures and records, important for contract execution and record-keeping requirements
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law protecting children's privacy online, crucial if the service might be used by children under 13
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works, important for software licensing and content protection provisions
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state laws protecting consumer rights and regulating business practices, affecting warranty and liability provisions
Cross-Border Data Transfer Regulations: Laws governing international data transfers, including Privacy Shield and Standard Contractual Clauses requirements
Service Level Agreement Requirements: Legal requirements for defining service availability, performance metrics, and remedies for service failures
