Security Laws

Security Laws and Legislation

HIPAA

1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

FERPA 

• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, also known as the Buckley Amendment

Gramm-Leach-Biley Act

• The Financial Modernization Act of 1999, also known as the GLB Act, includes provisions to protect consumers’ personal financial information held by financial institutions

Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (pdf)

• Attempts to balance the interest of the Internet Service Providers and copyright owners when copyright infringement occurs in the digital environment

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

• Federal law intended to protect computers used in US Government, financial institutions or interstate or foreign commerce

Massachusetts Cyber Crimes

• Links to Massachusetts Cyber Crime law covering Stalking, Child Enticement & Exploitation, Hate Crimes, Piracy, Gambling, Illegal Purchases, Hacking and SPAM

Cyber Security Resources

Educause Cybersecurity Initiative

• A focal point of information and resources on cybersecurity for the higher education community

National Cyber Security Alliance

• Important information on cybersecurity for college students

Follow UMass Lowell IT Security on Twitter

•  Security tips from UMass Lowell IT Security