Title: Examine laws related to cybersecurity.
Course: Cybersecurity in Family and Consumer Sciences, Advanced (19299-II) > Section: Evaluating Ethical Standards and Laws

Examination should include major legislative acts related to cybersecurity, including, but not limited to,

- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
- Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984
- Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA)
- Computer Security Act of 1987
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act or GLBA), also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999
- Cyber Security Research and Development Act of 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002, clarified
- National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why are these legislative acts important to cybersecurity?
- What future legislative action may be necessary based on trends in cybersecurity?
- What factors or events may lead to legislation affecting cybersecurity?

Communication

- How does one communicate effectively with members of the legislature about cybersecurity issues?
- How does one explain the effect of legislative acts to others?

Leadership

- How does understanding legislative acts influence the goal of protecting personal and/or organizational information?
- What can people do to change laws and policies they believe to be detrimental to cybersecurity?

Management

- How does one keep current on legislative actions relating to cybersecurity?
- How can one stay informed about the legislative process?
- What knowledge and skills are needed to analyze the effects of cybersecurity legislation on people/organizations?