Wiretap Act
CIPP/US glossary · Last reviewed: · By Victor Humenhuk (CIPP/US certified)
Wiretap Act - Federal statute prohibiting interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications unless an exception applies; provides criminal penalties and a private right of action.
In the CIPP/US body of knowledge, Wiretap Act comes up under Chapter 12: Workplace Privacy.
Wiretap Act in context
- The ==Wiretap Act and ECPA== generally prohibit intercepting wire, oral, and electronic communications. (Intercepting Communications: Wiretap Act and ECPA)
- The ==Wiretap Act (Title III)== strictly bars intercepting calls; ==ECPA== extends this to electronic communications. (Wiretap Act, ECPA, and Stored Communications Act)
Where Wiretap Act is covered in the CIPP/US study notes
Related terms
- ECPA
- Ordinary course of business exception
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