Wiretap Act
/ˈwaɪərˌtæp ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute regulating the interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications to protect privacy rights.
The government must obtain a warrant under the Wiretap Act before intercepting telephone conversations.
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- wiretap act
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Commentary
Drafting related to the Wiretap Act should carefully specify the types of communications covered and authorization requirements to avoid privacy violations.
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