Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computer systems and defining computer crimes and penalties. Must be considered for access control and security provisions in the agreement.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal legislation regulating the interception of electronic communications and data privacy. Relevant for user communication handling and data protection clauses.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Federal law governing online services to children under 13, requiring parental consent and specific data collection practices. Essential if the service might have underage users.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal civil rights law requiring digital services to be accessible to persons with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal privacy law specifically applicable to financial institutions and services. Must be considered if the agreement involves financial services.
HIPAA: Federal law governing privacy and security of medical information. Relevant if the agreement involves access to health-related data.
State Data Breach Notification Laws: Various state-specific requirements for notifying users in case of data breaches. Must be incorporated into security incident response provisions.
State Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations like CCPA (California) and VCDPA (Virginia). Must be considered based on users' location.
State Electronic Signature Laws: State-specific requirements for electronic signatures and contract formation. Relevant for agreement acceptance mechanisms.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU privacy regulation that may apply if serving European users. Includes specific requirements for data processing and user rights.
CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law regulating commercial email practices. Must be considered if the service involves email communications with users.
FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission guidelines on unfair practices and consumer protection. Provides framework for fair and transparent user agreements.
