As per Lawkidunya, Here are some industry-specific regulations of private ownership as per law:
1. Financial Institutions
– Banking Secrecy Act: Regulates confidentiality of customer information
– Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Imposes strict regulations on financial institutions
– Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Mandates protection of customer financial information
2. Healthcare
– Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Regulates confidentiality and security of patient information
– Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Imposes regulations on health insurance providers
– Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Regulates laboratory testing and quality control
3. Energy and Utilities
– Public Utility Holding Company Act (PUHCA): Regulates utility holding companies
– Federal Power Act (FPA): Regulates electricity generation, transmission, and distribution
– Natural Gas Act (NGA): Regulates natural gas transportation and sales
4. Telecommunications
– Communications Act of 1934: Regulates telecommunications services
– Telecommunications Act of 1996: Promotes competition in telecommunications markets
– Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations: Regulate wireless spectrum, broadband, and other telecommunications services
5. Real Estate
– Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Regulates real estate transactions and settlement services
– Fair Housing Act (FHA): Prohibits discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing
– Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSFDA): Regulates interstate land sales
6. Aviation
– Federal Aviation Act of 1958: Regulates aviation safety and security
– Airline Deregulation Act of 1978: Promotes competition in airline markets
– Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations: Regulate airport security and passenger screening
7. Environmental Protection
– Clean Air Act (CAA): Regulates air pollution from industrial sources
– Clean Water Act (CWA): Regulates water pollution from industrial and agricultural sources
– Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): Regulates hazardous waste management and disposal
8. Food and Beverage
– Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Regulates food safety and quality control
– Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA): Regulates food additives, labeling, and packaging
– Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946: Regulates agricultural commodity marketing and trade practices
9. Technology and Software
– Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Regulates digital copyright infringement
– Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Regulates computer hacking and unauthorized access
– General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulates data protection and privacy for EU citizens
10. Education
– Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Regulates student education records and confidentiality
– Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Regulates special education services and accommodations
– Higher Education Act of 1965: Regulates federal student aid programs and institutional accreditation.
These industry-specific regulations aim to protect public interests, ensure fair competition, and promote safety and quality standards in various sectors.