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Stored Communications Act (SCA)
One of the first laws that involved computer crime. U.S. jurisdictions attempted to prosecute cyber crimes under pre-existing property crime statutes, which resulted in many criminals being set free. All states and the federal government came together to address how they would target crimes such as these. It was enacted to combat invasive activities that illegally access stored information. -
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Significant Federal Cybersecurity Legislation
Legislation that specifically targets cybersecurity and cybercrime. -
No Electronic Theft Act (NETA)
NETA was enacted to criminalize willful infringement of copyrighted works. This includes by the way of electronic means, even when the person or group does not receive a direct financial benefit from the act of infringement. An example of this is pirated software that is distributed to a group freely online. -
Digital Theft Deterrence and Copyright Damages Improvement Act
This law is beneficial to a victim of piracy. It increases the damages awarded in a copyright infringement case. It is a crime that is intimately related to software piracy. It was enacted to be an even larger deterrent for those wanting to commit piracy. -
Cyber Security Enhancement Act (CSEA)
A part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, CSEA was enacted to direct the U.S. Sentencing Commission to take several factors into consideration when creating new sentencing guidelines for computer criminals. This was done to not only look at the financial loss of computer-related crime but also the malicious intent and possible advantages that could be attained by the perpetrator. -
Cyber Security Enhancement Act (CSEA II)
Enacted to improve cybersecurity, cybersecurity research and development, workforce development and education, public awareness and preparedness, etc. -
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA)
CISA was enacted to improve cybersecurity in the U.S. This was done by sharing information about cybersecurity threats. It also allows for sharing of internet traffic between the U.S. government, technology, and manufacturing companies. -
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act
This act was put into place to enhance cybersecurity within the U.S., as well as emergency communications, and critical infrastructure. It also creates a part of the Department of Homeland Security to look directly at cybercrime.
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Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act
CLOUD was enacted for the U.S. to work with other countries when dealing with cybercrime. This allows for direct sharing of electronic information between foreign countries and the U.S., and makes clear that "all warrants, subpoenas, and court orders apply to all data within a provider’s possession, custody, or control, regardless of whether the data is stored inside or outside the United States."