The purpose of this Guide is not to provide legal advice. However, it is important for business executives to understand the broad contours of the legal landscape so that they can begin to work proactively with their attorneys to address areas where their products and business services may intersect with free speech and privacy laws. The laws governing privacy and free speech in the United States are set out in the United States Constitution, state constitutions, federal and state statutes, and regulations and orders by federal and state agencies.