1-3 Worksheet Activity: Summation of Privacy Laws Part 1
CYB-260-R3467
Sarith Ong
SNHU
Professor Valentia
January 14, 2024
Law Briefly describe the law. Whose rights are covered by the
law?
Who in an organization is
responsible for ensuring
compliance with the law?
Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
A law that protects student records
(for current and former students)
in institutions that receive funds
from the U.S. Department of
Education. It covers all aspects of
personally identifiable information
(PII) for students within the
institution.
Any individual who is or has been
enrolled at an educational
institution.
Administration that governs
student PII (bursar’s or financial
aid office).
Computer Security Act This law makes sure that federal
computer systems are private and
secure by making it necessary to set
up proper security rules and practices
for them.
Any person with information on the
federal computer system.
The federal agencies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act This law keeps shareholders and
investors safe from financial scams.
Stockholders and Financial Contributors Executive Management
Law Briefly describe the law. Whose rights are covered by the
law?
Who in an organization is
responsible for ensuring
compliance with the law?
Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Act
This law makes banks and similar
places protect their customers' private
information.
Consumers Executive Management
Health Insurance
Portability and
Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
HIPAA keeps your personal and health
information safe in healthcare systems.
People are getting healthcare, and
those who work in healthcare.
Every healthcare employee is
required to adhere to HIPAA
regulations and report any violations
of these rules.
USA Patriot Act This law is designed to fight against
terrorism in the U.S. and all over the
world.
The American people The FBI and federal court system.
Americans With
Disabilities Act, Section
508
This law says Federal agencies must
make their online and tech services
easy for people with disabilities,
including workers and the public.
Americans with disabilities The Attorney General must report
how well the rules are followed, and
it is up to federal agencies to ensure
they follow them.
