Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Title II (Stored Communications Act)

SCA
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The SCA protects email and other stored communications and records held by service providers. It bars unauthorized access to stored communications, restricts public providers from voluntarily disclosing customer content and records, and sets the legal process the government must use to compel disclosure (amended by the CLOUD Act in 2018).

Jurisdiction

United States

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/19/1987

Enforcing Authority

U.S. Department of Justice (criminal); private civil actions

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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