# Legal Systems and Laws (Civil, Criminal, Administrative) Backlink: [[Domain 1 - Index]] **Definition:** The major legal categories and systems affecting security obligations and liability worldwide. ## Key Facts - Civil: disputes between parties; remedies typically monetary. - Criminal: offenses against state/society; penalties include fines/imprisonment. - Administrative/regulatory: agency rules and sanctions. - Legal systems: common law (precedent), civil law (codes), and others. - Contracts govern many obligations (SLAs, NDAs, DPAs). - Jurisdiction and cross-border data transfer complicate compliance. - **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline. >[!tip] **Exam Relevance** - Identify legal category and appropriate response - Recognize contract vs. regulatory duties >[!note] **Mnemonic** - “CCA: Civil, Criminal, Administrative.” ### Example Q: Breach violates a regulation; not a crime. Category? A: Administrative/regulatory. ## Revision Checklist - [ ] Differentiate three legal categories - [ ] Name two legal systems - [ ] Define negligence/liability at high level - [ ] Tie obligations to contracts vs. regulations ## Related [[E-Discovery (EDRM)]] · [[Evidence Handling and Chain of Custody]] · [[Service Level Agreements and Contracts]] · [[Privacy Principles and Regulations]] · [[Export Controls and Cryptography Law]] #cisSP #domain-1 #concept