Significant Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations

 

There are several laws and regulations related to cybersecurity in the United States. Here is a list of some of the most significant ones:

1. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): This law prohibits unauthorized access to computer systems and networks, as well as the theft or destruction of data.
2. Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): This law regulates the interception of electronic communications and the unauthorized access to stored communications.
3. Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA): This law requires federal agencies to develop and implement information security programs to protect their systems and data.
4. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): This law requires healthcare providers, insurers, and other covered entities to protect the privacy and security of patient health information.
5. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): This law requires financial institutions to protect the privacy and security of customer financial information.
6. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): This law requires public companies to establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, which includes cybersecurity controls.
7. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): This standard requires organizations that handle credit card data to implement specific security measures to protect that data.
8. National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF): This framework provides a set of best practices and guidelines for managing and reducing cybersecurity risk.
9. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): This law grants California residents' certain rights regarding their personal information and requires businesses to provide specific disclosures about their data collection and sharing practices.
10. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): This law is a European Union regulation that requires organizations to protect the personal data of EU residents.

There are many other laws and regulations related to cybersecurity at the federal, state, and local levels in the United States, and this list is not exhaustive. It is important for organizations to be aware of the relevant laws and regulations that apply to their industry and to comply with them in order to protect their systems and data.