cyber law
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Introduction The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) , codified at 18 USC § 1030, is the primary federal statute prohibiting unauthorized access to computers. Enacted in 1984 as the first major …
Cybersecurity Regulation
Introduction Cybersecurity regulation in the United States is a complex patchwork of federal statutes, executive orders, agency regulations, and state laws. Unlike the European Union’s …
Digital Privacy
Introduction Digital privacy law governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in electronic form. The United States provides privacy protection through a combination of …
Online Speech Regulation
Introduction Online speech regulation in the United States operates at the intersection of First Amendment free speech protections, federal statutory immunity for interactive computer services, and …
Section 230 CDA Immunity
Introduction Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) , codified at 47 USC § 230, provides broad immunity to interactive computer service providers for liability arising from third-party …
US Cyber Law
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 1030, constitutes the primary federal statute addressing computer-related crime in the United States. …