Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and related documentation
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel, non-obvious, and useful inventions, which may include software-related innovations
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including proprietary software development methods and code
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brands and marks associated with the software application
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA in California) governing the collection and processing of personal data
HIPAA: Federal law governing privacy and security of healthcare information, relevant for healthcare-related applications
GLBA: Federal law protecting consumer financial data, applicable to financial applications
COPPA: Federal law protecting children's privacy online, crucial for applications targeting users under 13
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
E-SIGN Act: Federal law establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and records
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards, relevant for contractor relationships
Software Export Controls: Federal regulations governing the export of software and encryption technology
Open Source Licensing: Various open source license requirements that may affect software development and distribution
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring accessibility accommodations, applicable to web and software applications
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting deceptive practices and protecting consumer rights in commerce
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and handling of data security breaches
State Cybersecurity Laws: State-specific requirements for implementing information security measures and protecting data
