The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 grants California consumers broad privacy rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. Companies must comply with these regulations if they collect and process personal data of California residents or do business in California, which can impact how ERP systems manage and protect data, particularly in distribution companies dealing with customer information and supply chain data from California companies and consumers . It impacts how ERP systems manage and protect data of California residents, especially customer and supply chain data. The CPRA amended and expanded the CCPA, further strengthening consumer privacy rights. (CPRA, 2020)

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 aims to prevent foodborne illnesses by shifting the focus from responding to food safety problems to preventing them. While primarily targeting the food industry, its principles of traceability, preventive controls, and supply chain management have implications for distributors of medical and hospital equipment, requiring them to maintain rigorous records and ensure the safety and integrity of their products. . While primarily targeting the food industry, its principles impact traceability and supply chain management, especially for medical equipment distributors.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a set of standards, guidelines, and best practices to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. It offers a structured approach to assessing and improving cybersecurity posture, enabling businesses to protect their critical assets and data. Its widespread adoption means that businesses will likely require compliance with the framework as businesses integrate more and more.