In contrast to Section 2701, Section 2702 does clearly include prohibitions on disclosure of the “contents” of a “communication” held by both electronic communications services and remote computing services. 18 U.S.C. § 2702(a)(1) and (a)(2). Exceptions on voluntary disclosure — such as in cases of emergency, statutory authorization, and some other situations — apply equally to electronic communication services and remote computing services. 18 U.S.C. § 2707 contains the provisions for civil actions against those who violate 18 U.S.C. § 2702.
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FBI "technically violated" wiretap laws for years
FBI general counsel Valerie Caproni said in an interview Monday that the FBI technically violated the Electronic Communications Privacy Act when agents invoked nonexistent emergencies to collect records.
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Were telegrams privileged communications?
With the introduction of the telegraph in the 1800s, some jurists, recognizing the growing importance of telegraphic communication, advocated for a kind of "telegraph operator-customer" privilege.
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The telegraph and business invasions of privacy
In the late 19th century, many began to see the rise of monopolistic telegraph operators as more of a threat than the government. Against this potential eavesdropper, the Bill of Rights provided no protection.
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Access to federal court records gets less free
I had always hoped that PACER--which I hear runs a surplus anyway--would trend downward in price as the cost of delivering electronic access decreases. Instead comes the news that the price will rise by 25%, from 8 to 10 cents per page.
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Retention of transactional Web browsing data
The FBI is pressing Internet service providers to record which Web sites customers visit and retain those logs for two years.
Post title: 18 U.S.C. § 2702. Voluntary disclosure of customer communications or records (Part V)
Authored by: krisnelson
Date posted: Apr 22, 2007
Categorized as: law • search and seizure • technology
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