WGU C840 Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity Graded A+(100% Verified)

The Computer Security Act of 1987 - Passed to improve the security and privacy of sensitive information in federal computer systems. The law requires the establishment of minimum acceptable security practices, creation of computer security plans, and training of system users or owners of facilities that house sensitive information. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) - A law that allows for collection of "foreign intelligence information" between foreign powers and agents of foreign powers using physical and electronic surveillance. A warrant is issued by a special court created by this Act for actions under this Act. The Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act of 1998 - Requires service providers that become aware of the storage or transmission of child pornography to report it to law enforcement. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) - Protects children 13 years of age and under from the collection and use of their personal information by Web sites. This act replaces the Child Online Protection Act of 1988 (COPA), which was determined to be unconstitutional. The Communications Decency Act of 1996 - Designed to protect persons 18 years of age and under from downloading or viewing material considered indecent. This act has been subject to court cases that subsequently changed some definitions and penalties The Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Includes many provisions relative to the privacy and disclosure of information in motion through and across telephony and computer networks. The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 - Allows for collection and use of "empty" communications, which means nonverbal and nontext communications, such as GPS information.The USA Patriot Act - The primary law under which a wide variety of Internet and communications information content and metadata is currently collected. Provisions exist within the Act to protect the identity and privacy of U.S. citizens