Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing software protection and licensing rights, essential for establishing the fundamental basis of software licensing
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital rights management and copyright protection in the digital age, crucial for software protection measures
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation governing unauthorized access to computer systems, important for defining terms of access and use
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection legislation that affects how software can be marketed and sold to consumers
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Particularly Article 2, governing sales of goods, which may apply to software transactions depending on jurisdiction
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland specifically governing software licenses and transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific contract laws that may affect the formation and enforcement of software license agreements
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting consumer rights in software transactions
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California's comprehensive data privacy law that may affect software handling personal information of California residents
State Data Breach Laws: Various state laws requiring notification and specific actions in case of data breaches
GDPR Compliance: EU data protection regulation that may apply if the software processes data of EU residents
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as HIPAA for healthcare software, affecting how data must be handled
International IP Treaties: International agreements protecting intellectual property rights across borders
Cybersecurity Standards: Industry standards and best practices for software security and data protection
