Trade Secrets Protection Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets across the US, including remedies for misappropriation and requirements for confidentiality agreements
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing the theft of trade secrets, particularly relevant for research with commercial applications or national security implications
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law governing public access to government records, which may impact research conducted with federal funding or at public institutions
Patent Act: Federal legislation governing patent rights and protection of inventions, crucial for research that may lead to patentable discoveries
Common Rule (45 CFR 46): Federal policy for the protection of human subjects in research, including confidentiality requirements for participant data
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations governing privacy and security of medical information in research
FDA Regulations: Federal regulations governing research related to drugs, medical devices, and biological products, including confidentiality requirements
NIH Guidelines: National Institutes of Health requirements for federally funded research, including data sharing and confidentiality provisions
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific legislation protecting trade secrets and confidential information, which may vary by jurisdiction
IRB Requirements: Institutional Review Board protocols governing research ethics and participant protection, including data confidentiality measures
Export Control Regulations: ITAR/EAR regulations controlling the export of sensitive research data and technology to foreign nationals or countries
Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for reporting unauthorized access to confidential research data
Cybersecurity Requirements: Technical and operational requirements for protecting confidential research data from unauthorized access or disclosure
