Communication Privacy Law
/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈprɪv.ə.si lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the privacy and protection of communications, including electronic, telephonic, and other forms, to prevent unauthorized interception or disclosure.
The communication privacy law restricts companies from monitoring employees' personal calls without consent.
- (n.) Legal regulations ensuring individuals' rights to confidentiality in their communications, often intersecting with surveillance and data protection statutes.
Courts rely on communication privacy law when ruling on cases involving wiretapping and data breaches.
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- communication privacy law
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Commentary
Communication privacy law often overlaps with data protection and surveillance regulations; clarity in defining the scope of protected communications is essential when drafting related statutes or policies.
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