Electronic Communications Privacy Act
ECPAExtends government restrictions on wiretaps to include electronic data transmissions. Includes the Wiretap Act (Title I), Stored Communications Act (Title II), and Pen Register Act (Title III).
Jurisdiction
United States
Jurisdiction Type
federal
Country
United States
Effective Date
10/21/1986
Enforcing Authority
Department of Justice
Maximum Fine
Criminal fines and up to 5 years imprisonment
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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Privacy Topics
electronic_communicationswiretappingstored_communicationspen_registers