Federal Wiretap Act
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈwaɪərˌtæp ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute regulating the interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications to protect privacy.
The Federal Wiretap Act requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before wiretapping phone calls.
Forms
- federal wiretap act
- federal wiretap acts
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Commentary
When drafting, specify the type of communication covered (e.g., wire, oral, electronic) and note statutory exceptions and warrant requirements.
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