Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform trade secret protection across states, including remedies for misappropriation and whistleblower protections
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing trade secret theft and protecting proprietary information
Federal Privacy Laws: Various federal regulations governing the handling and protection of personal information
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Protects medical information if volunteer work involves healthcare data
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Protects student educational records if volunteer work involves educational institutions
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific regulations for protecting trade secrets and confidential business information
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing privacy and data protection
State Volunteer Protection Acts: State-specific laws providing liability protection for volunteers
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing volunteer classification and distinctions from employment
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles of contract formation including consideration, capacity, and consent
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing employment relationships - relevant for maintaining clear volunteer vs. employee distinction
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997: Federal law providing liability protection for volunteers while serving organizations
