Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. �� 101 et seq. - Primary federal law governing copyright protection, essential for software licensing and protection of intellectual property rights
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law that criminalizes production and dissemination of technology designed to circumvent digital rights management, relevant for software protection measures
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law that addresses computer-related crimes and unauthorized access, important for defining terms of access and use restrictions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Governs unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, ensuring license terms are fair and clearly communicated to users
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State-level uniform law (where adopted) specifically governing software licenses and other computer information transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting consumer rights and regulating business practices
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data privacy and protection, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export and re-export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling the export and import of defense-related software and technology
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Regulations for software handling healthcare data and patient information
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
First Sale Doctrine: Legal concept limiting copyright holder's control over redistribution of copies, important for defining license transferability
Fair Use Doctrine: Legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission, important for defining scope of license restrictions
