Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies.

State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations that may provide additional protections beyond federal law for personal information collection and use.

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Protects medical information if the interview involves health-related data.

Federal Wiretapping Law: 18 U.S.C. ������ 2511 - Governs the recording of conversations and requires at least one party's consent for recording.

State Recording Consent Laws: State-specific laws determining whether one-party or two-party consent is required for recording interviews.

CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act - Provides California residents with rights regarding the collection and use of their personal information.

Common Rule: 45 CFR 46 - Federal policy for the protection of human subjects in research, including interview-based research.

IRB Requirements: Institutional Review Board guidelines for research involving human subjects, including interview protocols and consent requirements.

EEOC Guidelines: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations ensuring non-discriminatory practices in employment-related interviews.

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Ensures reasonable accommodations and non-discrimination for individuals with disabilities during interviews.

FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Relevant for interviews related to employment and compensation discussions.

COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act - Governs the collection of information from minors under 13 years of age.

Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including valid consent, capacity to contract, and clear disclosure requirements for legally binding agreements.