Wiretap Statute
/ˈwaɪərˌtæp ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute regulating the interception, use, and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications for investigative purposes.
The law enforcement agency obtained a warrant under the wiretap statute before intercepting the suspect's phone calls.
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Commentary
Wiretap statutes typically require judicial authorization and set limits on the scope of legally permissible surveillance to protect privacy rights.
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