Electronic Communication Service
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A service that provides users the ability to send or receive wire or electronic communications.
The Electronic Communication Service is subject to regulations under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
Forms
- electronic communication service
- electronic communication services
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Commentary
Distinct from 'wire communication service,' this term is pivotal in privacy law and communications regulation, defining the providers covered under statutes like the ECPA.
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