Have been upheld in court. Well -designed liability laws and criminal laws not so extreme that they discourage innovation, but strong enough to provide incentives to produce safe systems are important legal tools for increasing reliability and safety of computer systems. After the fact penalties is an incentive. Liability law in US very flawed. Possibly including specific testing requirements and requirement for approval by a government agency before a new product can be sold.
Issues involved in regulation are complex.
Can inhibit progress, transfer responsibility from the manufacturer to the government. Professional licensing controversial approach. Requirements include specific training, passing competency exams, ethical requirement, and continuing education. Taking Responsibility Businesses . 1994 jet fuel mixed with fuel for propeller airplanes at several California airports.