A significant portion of the work performed by privacy professionals revolves around compliance with laws and regulations. In fact, the majority of the CIPP/US exam objectives, and the majority of this book, cover the specific privacy requirements imposed by various privacy laws in the United States and individual state jurisdictions. Understanding and properly applying these laws in the context of an organization requires a solid understanding of the legal environment.
In this chapter, you will learn about the structure of the U.S. legal environment, including the branches of federal government and the sources of various types of law in the United States. You will also learn common legal definitions required to help you analyze legal issues, including jurisdictional issues, private rights of action, liability, negligence, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Branches of Government
The U.S. federal government is divided into three coequal branches, each ...
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