Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law protecting novel, non-obvious, and useful inventions, which may include software-related innovations
Trade Secrets Act: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary code
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Law addressing copyright issues in digital media and software, including anti-circumvention provisions
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations, such as CCPA in California, governing data protection and privacy rights
GDPR Compliance: European Union privacy regulation that may apply if the software processes EU resident data
Data Breach Notification Laws: State and federal requirements for reporting data breaches and security incidents
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy and security regulations applicable to software handling protected health information
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records
UETA: State law framework for electronic transactions and signatures
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection law governing unfair and deceptive practices
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, which may apply to software products
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling export of defense-related software and technology
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing requirements for financial systems and controls
PCI DSS: Industry standard for payment card data security in software systems
Open Source Licensing: Various open source license requirements and obligations that may affect software development
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring accessibility accommodations, including software accessibility
Section 508: Federal requirements for accessibility of electronic and information technology
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific employment and contractor regulations affecting software development
State Cybersecurity Laws: State-specific requirements for data security and cyber protection measures
FISMA: Federal Information Security Management Act requirements for government-related software systems
