Table of Types of Law for Cyber Security

There are three types of law. Criminal, civil, and administrative.

Type of LawExamplesStandard of ProofBurden of ProofPenalty
Criminal LawMurder, assault, robbery, arsonBeyond a reasonable doubtInnocent until proven guiltyFines, Jail, Prison, Death penalty
Civil LawProperty Disputes, Personal injuryPreponderance of evidenceClaimant must give proof (most cases)Compensation for injuries/damage
Administrative LawDefine standards of performance and conduct for major industries, organizations and government agencies
Table of Law

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List of Laws and Acts

The following is a list of “good to know” legislative acts.

AcronymNameNotes
CFAAComputer Fraud and Abuse ActFirst major cyber crime legislation
Federal Sentencing Guidelines (1991)Responsibility on senior management
ECPAElectronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986Made it a crime to invade the electronic privacy of an individual
CALEAComm Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994Amended ECPA. Made wiretaps possible for law enforcement with a court order.
Economic Espionage Act of 1996Made theft no longer tied to something physical
FISMAFederal Information Security Management ActCyber security requirements for government agencies
DMCADigital Millennium Copyright ActCopyright protection is 70 years +
1st major revision added CD/DVD protections
USA PATRIOTUSA PATRIOT Act of 2001Gave law enforcement and intelligence agencies broader wiretapping authorizations
Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act (1998)Made identity theft a crime. Up to 15 years in prison and $250,000 fine.
HIPPAHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996)Regulations for security measures for hospitals, physicians, and insurance companies
HITECHealth Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009Amended HIPPA. Updated privacy/security requirements for Business Associates (BAs), requires a written contract known as a business associate agreement (BAA). BAs are directly subject to HIPPA and enforcement actions like a covered entity.
HITECH also introduced new data breach notifications.
GLBAGramm-Leach-Bliley ActLimits services that banks, lenders, and insurance agencies can provide and information they can share with each other
COPPAChild Online Privacy Protection ActSeeks to protects children (<13 years old) online
FERPAFamily Educational Rights and Privacy ActGives students certain privacy rights. Deals with adults >18, and Children in school <18
ITARInternational Traffic in Arms RegulationRegulates the export of military and defense related technologies
EARExport Administration RegulationsFor commercial use, but may have military applications.
Table of Laws and Acts

Trademark, Patents, Copyright etc.

NameProtection Length
Trademarks10 Years
Patents20 Years
Copyright 70 Years after the death of the author
Trade SecretsUntil they are leaked.
Table of Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, and Trade Secrets

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