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US S1654

Email Privacy Act


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Introduced
07/27/2017
In Committee
07/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Email Privacy Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions that limit an electronic communication service (ECS) or remote communication service (RCS) provider from disclosing the contents of a wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage. Additionally, it revises the standards for the government to compel an ECS or RCS provider to disclose contents of a wire or electronic communication or noncontent records or information pertaining to a subscriber or customer. An ECS or RCS provider may notify a subscriber or customer of the receipt of a warrant, court order, subpoena, or request, unless the government obtains an order for delayed notification. The bill revises the process for obtaining a delayed notification order and lengthens the maximum duration of a delayed notification order.

AI Summary

This bill amends the federal criminal code to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers. It revises the standards for the government to compel disclosure of the contents of electronic communications or customer records, requiring a warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The bill also allows service providers to notify customers of requests for information, unless the government obtains a court order for delayed notification. Additionally, the bill lengthens the maximum duration of a delayed notification order.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/27/2017)

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