Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): Federal law that requires financial institutions to protect consumers' personal financial information and provide notice about their information-sharing practices

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal legislation establishing standards for financial reporting, corporate accountability, and internal controls in accounting practices

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws including provisions for confidentiality of tax information and reporting requirements

Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting trade secrets and confidential business information from misappropriation

Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers

Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation providing framework for trade secret protection, as adopted and modified by individual states

State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing data privacy, protection, and breach notification requirements

State Professional Confidentiality Requirements: State-specific regulations governing professional confidentiality obligations for bookkeepers and accountants

AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Professional standards established by the American Institute of CPAs including confidentiality requirements

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Standard framework of accounting rules and procedures including documentation and confidentiality requirements

State Board of Accountancy Regulations: State-specific rules governing accounting practices, including confidentiality and professional conduct requirements

Data Breach Notification Laws: Federal and state requirements for notification procedures in case of unauthorized access to confidential information

PII Protection Requirements: Regulations governing the protection of Personally Identifiable Information in financial and accounting records

Electronic Data Security Requirements: Standards for secure storage and transmission of electronic financial and accounting data

Non-Disclosure Agreement Provisions: Employment law requirements regarding confidentiality agreements and their enforceability

At-Will Employment Considerations: State-specific employment laws affecting confidentiality obligations in at-will employment relationships

Independent Contractor Regulations: Laws governing confidentiality obligations in independent contractor relationships within bookkeeping services