Stored Communications
/ˈstɔːrd kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Electronic communications or data stored by service providers, often subject to privacy and surveillance laws.
Law enforcement must obtain a warrant to access stored communications under the Stored Communications Act.
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- stored communications
- stored communication
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Commentary
The term is commonly used in the context of electronic privacy and surveillance law, notably in statutes like the Stored Communications Act, which regulates government access to stored electronic information.
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