Electronic Communication Privacy

Electronic Communication Privacy refers to laws and regulations that protect the privacy of individual communications transmitted electronically. This includes emails, texts, social media messages, and other digital forms of communication. Key legislation, like the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) in the United States, sets rules for how and when law enforcement can access this information. It aims to safeguard personal privacy against unauthorized surveillance and disclosure, ensuring that individuals' digital communications are treated with the same respect as traditional private conversations. Overall, it helps maintain confidentiality in our increasingly digital world.