Electronic Eavesdropping
Supreme Court ruled what in Olmstead v. US case?
What is Warrantless wiretapping didn’t violate the Fourth Amendment, since there was no physical intrusion?
Purpose?
To limit electronic surveillance to only necessary information for investigations.
Purpose?
(ECPA) protects privacy in electronic communications, like emails
Who was it passed by and for what?
the US governments annual omnibus spending bill
What’s green and pear-shaped?
A pear
Katz used a public phone booth which was...
wiretapped by federal agents without consent.
Avoiding Irrelevant Data?
Agents must avoid capturing irrelevant conversations or data not related to the investigation.
Wiretapping Regulations?
ECPA updated wiretapping laws, extending protections to digital and wireless communications.
Why was it designed?
to improve cybersecurity in the United States by facilitating the sharing information about cybersecurity threats.
What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A stick
Lee & Al Cram were convicted of operating a gambling ring, Florida police wiretapped their phones to...
gather evidence, warrantless, Lee and Cram argued that this violated their privacy rights
Stopping Recording Unrelated Convos?
Surveillance should stop if agents realize the conversation isn’t about criminal activity.
Access Limits?
The act restricts government and private access to stored electronic data without authorization.
what is the purpose of the law?
make it easier for private companies to quickly and directly share private information.
What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer?
A space bar
The Supreme Court ruled that warrantless wiretapping didn’t violate the Fourth Amendment...
since there was no physical intrusion.
Review Process?
Surveillance agencies review captured data to ensure only relevant information is retained.
Required Warrants?
Law enforcement typically needs a warrant to intercept or access private electronic communications.
it allows..
easy sharing of internet traffic, information between the US government and technology and manufacturing companies.
What do you call something that goes up when the rain comes down?
An umbrella
In what year was the decision eventually overturned...
In 1967’s Katz v. US, which expanded privacy protections beyond physical spaces
Legal compliance?
minimization helps agencies comply with privacy laws and avoid violating individual’s rights unnecessarily.
Penalties for Violations?
Unauthorized access or surveillance under ECPA can lead to criminal charges and penalties.
the law creates portals for what agencies?
FBI, and the National Security Agency.
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