Email Privacy Protection: New Government Access Rules
This act strengthens the privacy protection of your electronic communications stored by service providers. It requires government entities to obtain a court warrant to access the content of your emails, enhancing your digital security. The changes aim to better balance your privacy rights with law enforcement needs.
Key points
Warrant Requirement: Government entities now need a court warrant to access the content of your emails and other data stored by service providers.
Notice of Access: Service providers may notify you of a warrant, unless a court orders delayed notification in specific situations.
Subscriber Information: Government entities can obtain basic subscriber information (e.g., name, address) through other means, like subpoenas, without a content warrant.
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