The ESIGN Act ensures the legal validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and contracts in interstate and foreign commerce.It establishes that electronic signatures are equivalent to handwritten signatures, and electronic records are equivalent to paper records, if certain requirements are met.
A U.S. copyright law that was enacted in 1998 to address various issues related to copyright infringement on the internet. The DMCA provides online service providers, such as internet service providers (ISPs) and platforms hosting user-generated content, with certain legal protections (safe harbor) if they promptly remove infringing content when notified by the copyright owner. The DMCA establishes a notice-and-takedown system for copyright holders to request the removal of infringing material from online platforms. Copyright owners can submit a notice to the service provider, which, if compliant, requires the prompt removal of the alleged infringing content.
The uniform commercila code is a set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United states. The UCC watches over different aspect of commerical laws such as sales, leases, and secured transactions. Article 2 of the UCC establishes rules for the sales of goods . IT involves the promoting clarity and consistency in commercial dealing.
All merchants who collect, store, process, or transmit credit card data are obligated to comply with the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) requirements. The SSC outlines the necessary compliance measures that e-commerce merchants must follow also provideguidelines and documentation for reporting purposes.
GDPR's functionality within the retail industry is characterized by its emphasis on transparency, accountability, and consent in managing customer data. Retail businesses must adhere to specific requirements and principles outlined by GDPR, shaping their data processing practices and customer interactions.
OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA's administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum wage of not less than $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay is required after 40 hours of work in a workweek.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces a variety of laws and regulations pertaining to retail and consumer protection in the United States. While the FTC's jurisdiction covers a broad spectrum of issues, including antitrust enforcement and consumer privacy, several laws specifically address retail-related concerns.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) primarily regulates the securities industry to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. While the SEC's focus is primarily on securities markets and investment activities, it does have regulations that indirectly impact retail investors and retail brokerage firms.
COPPA stands for the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. It is a United States federal law enacted in 1998 that imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed toward children under 13 years of age, or on operators that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information from children under 13 online.