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What is FedRAMP Compliance?
September 02, 2021 | 5 minutes read
What is FedRAMP Compliance?

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program or FedRAMP is a standardized security assessment and authorization program for all cloud products and services used by federal government agencies.

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The California Online Privacy Protection Act or CalOPPA
September 01, 2021 | 5 minutes read
The California Online Privacy Protection Act or CalOPPA

The CalOPPA is an online privacy protection law that regulates the ways in which online operators and websites can collect, use, and disclose the personal information or data of California consumers.

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Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA 2014)
August 31, 2021 | 4 minutes read
Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA 2014)

FISMA 2014 is a federal law that was created to update the federal government’s cybersecurity policies and practices in order to address more modern security concerns.

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Canada’s Privacy Act, Federal Privacy Protection In Canada
August 30, 2021 | 4 minutes read
Canada’s Privacy Act, Federal Privacy Protection In Canada

Canada’s Privacy is a federal law passed in 1983 that protects the personal information that Canadian residents disclose to the Canadian government.

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Section 5 of the FTC Act, Unfair or Deceptive Practices
August 30, 2021 | 8 minutes read
Section 5 of the FTC Act, Unfair or Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission passed the Federal Trade Commission Act in 2004, with Section 5 specifically dealing with unfair, deceptive, or illegal practices in relation to commerce.

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Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
August 27, 2021 | 8 minutes read
Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act or PIPEDA for short is Canada’s primary federal law in relation to privacy in the private sector.

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Texas Education Code section 29.022, Video Cameras In Special Education Classrooms
August 27, 2021 | 5 minutes read
Texas Education Code section 29.022, Video Cameras In Special Education Classrooms

Texas Education Code section 29.002 mandates that school districts within the state conduct video and audio surveillance in certain special education classrooms and settings upon request.

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South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act
August 26, 2021 | 6 minutes read
South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act

The Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013 or the POPIA for short is a South African comprehensive data protection law. The POPIA was established to protect the data privacy rights of South African citizens.

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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986
August 25, 2021 | 5 minutes read
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act or CFAA, also known as 18 U.S.C. 1030 is one of the primary laws governing cybersecurity within the U.S.

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The CAN-SPAM Act, Requirements for Email Content
August 24, 2021 | 5 minutes read
The CAN-SPAM Act, Requirements for Email Content

The CAN-SPAM Act is a federal law that sets various rules and regulations for the use of commercial email to to U.S. based recipients, including digital promotion and email marketing.

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