Copyright Act of 1976: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection in the United States, including software and digital works protection
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital media, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computer systems and software, relevant for license enforcement
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Federal law establishing information security standards and guidelines for federal agencies and their contractors
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal law requiring public companies to maintain accurate financial records, including software asset management
State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws governing data protection and privacy requirements that may affect software licensing
ISO/IEC 19770: International standard for Software Asset Management providing guidelines for software license management
ITIL Framework: Information Technology Infrastructure Library framework providing best practices for IT service management, including software licensing
NIST Framework: National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines for cybersecurity and technology management
GDPR Compliance: European Union's General Data Protection Regulation requirements affecting software handling EU resident data
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as HIPAA (healthcare) and GLBA (financial) affecting software licensing requirements
Vendor License Agreements: Contractual obligations specified in software vendor license agreements that must be incorporated into the policy
SEC Requirements: Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for public companies regarding software asset disclosure and management
Internal Audit Requirements: Organization-specific audit requirements for software license compliance and management
