FISMA: Federal Information Security Management Act - Required compliance for service providers working with federal agencies, focusing on information security standards and data protection
SOX: Sarbanes-Oxley Act - Mandates specific requirements for financial reporting, internal controls, and data security measures in financial services
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Governs the protection and handling of protected health information (PHI) in healthcare-related services
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
FTC Act: Federal Trade Commission Act - Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including data security and privacy practices
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act - Provides California residents with data privacy rights and imposes obligations on businesses handling their personal information
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific data privacy regulations that may apply depending on the location of service delivery and data subjects
GDPR Considerations: General Data Protection Regulation compliance requirements if the services involve processing data of EU residents
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Sets standards for employment relationships, particularly relevant for staff augmentation and managed services
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific employment regulations affecting outsourcing relationships and worker classifications
Immigration Compliance: Requirements related to work authorization and immigration status for offshore resources working on US projects
Copyright Act: Protects original works of authorship, crucial for intellectual property rights in outsourcing deliverables
Patent Act: Governs rights to inventions and innovations that may arise during the outsourcing engagement
Trade Secrets Protection: Laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets shared during the outsourcing relationship
UCC: Uniform Commercial Code - Provides framework for commercial transactions and contract formation in the US
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - Compliance requirements for handling payment card data
Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and response in case of data security incidents
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements depending on the industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, telecommunications)
Cybersecurity Regulations: Federal and state-level requirements for maintaining information security and protecting against cyber threats
