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Identifies legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations for software companies globally. Covers data privacy, IP, open-source licensing, AI regulation, accessibility, export controls, financial/healthcare/cybersecurity compliance.
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> **Disclaimer**: This skill provides general educational information about legal topics relevant to software development. It is **not legal advice**. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction before making legal decisions for your organization.
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Software companies face an increasingly complex web of regulations that vary by jurisdiction, industry, and data type. Whether you are a startup shipping your first product or an enterprise expanding into new markets, understanding the legal landscape is essential to avoiding costly missteps. This skill tree helps developers and product teams identify which legal domains may affect their products so they can engage appropriate legal counsel early.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Privacy & Data Protection │
├───────────────────┬───────────────────┬─────────────────────┤
│ Intellectual │ Open Source │ AI Regulation │
│ Property │ Licensing │ │
├───────────────────┼───────────────────┼─────────────────────┤
│ Accessibility │ Export Controls │ Consumer │
│ │ │ Protection │
├───────────────────┼───────────────────┼─────────────────────┤
│ Financial │ Healthcare │ Cybersecurity │
│ Regulation │ │ Compliance │
├───────────────────┴───────────────────┴─────────────────────┤
│ Content Moderation │ Contracts │ Employment │
├──────────────────────┴────────────────┴─────────────────────┤
│ Attribution │ Billing & Taxation │ │
└────────────────┴──────────────────────┴─────────────────────┘
| Jurisdiction | Key Privacy Law | Key AI Law | Accessibility Law | Key Financial Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | GDPR | EU AI Act | European Accessibility Act (EAA) | PSD2 / DORA |
| US Federal | Sectoral (HIPAA, COPPA, FERPA, etc.) | Executive Orders on AI | ADA / Section 508 | SOX / Dodd-Frank |
| US California | CCPA / CPRA | - | - | - |
| UK | UK GDPR | AI White Paper (principles-based) | Equality Act 2010 | FCA rules |
| Brazil | LGPD | - | - | Banco Central regulations |
| China | PIPL | AI regulations (generative AI measures) | - | PBOC regulations |
| India | DPDPA 2023 | - | - | RBI regulations |
| Canada | PIPEDA / Bill C-27 | AIDA (proposed) | ACA | - |
| Australia | Privacy Act 1988 | - | DDA | APRA standards |
| Japan | APPI | - | JIS standards | FSA regulations |
| South Korea | PIPA | - | - | FSC regulations |
The following situations should trigger a conversation with qualified legal counsel:
| Problem | Look In |
|---|---|
| Which data privacy laws apply to my product? | privacy-data-protection |
| How do I protect my software IP? | intellectual-property |
| Can I use this open-source library? | open-source-licensing |
| What rules apply to my AI/ML system? | ai-regulation |
| How do I make my product accessible? | accessibility |
| Can I sell my software in this country? | export-controls |
| What consumer protection rules apply? | consumer-protection |
| My product handles financial data | financial-regulation |
| My product handles health data | healthcare |
| What security compliance is required? | cybersecurity-compliance |
| How do I moderate user content? | content-moderation |
| What should my contracts include? | contracts |
| I am hiring employees or contractors | employment-labor |
| What attribution is required for third-party assets (OSS, fonts, media, APIs)? | attribution |
| How do I handle billing, taxes, VAT/GST, cloud credits, or revenue recognition? | billing-taxation |
npx claudepluginhub tyler-r-kendrick/agent-skills --plugin agent-skillsRuns compliance checks on product features, initiatives, or actions touching personal data, surfacing regulations like GDPR, approvals, risks, and mitigations.
Maps AI regulatory exposure across EU AI Act, FINRA, FDA, and US state laws. Useful for compliance audits, risk assessments, and governance advice.
Drafts terms of service, privacy policies, contracts, IP assignments, open source licenses, or any legal document. Gathers industry context like jurisdiction and data types, reviews existing docs before drafting.