Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal law requiring retention of audit records and financial documents. Crucial for public companies and their contractors.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations specifying retention requirements for tax-related documents and financial records.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing employment contracts and related documentation retention requirements.
EEOC Regulations: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements for retaining employment-related documents and discrimination complaint records.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Regulations governing government contract retention requirements for federal contractors.
HIPAA: Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for medical contract retention and protected health information.
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requirements for educational institution contract retention.
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requirements for financial services contract retention and customer data protection.
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act governing electronic contract validity and retention requirements.
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing framework for electronic records retention and validity.
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act requirements for retention and protection of consumer data in contracts.
State Contract Statutes: Various state-specific laws governing contract retention periods and requirements.
Statute of Limitations: Legal time limits for contract claims, typically 4-6 years, affecting minimum retention periods.
GDPR Compliance: European Union's General Data Protection Regulation requirements if contracts involve EU data subjects.
DFARS: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements for defense contractor document retention.
