Stored Communications Act

The Stored Communications Act (SCA), part of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, is a law that protects individuals' digital communications stored by service providers, like emails or files stored on cloud services. It sets rules about when companies can share or reveal this information—usually requiring legal orders or consent—and limits their ability to disclose content without proper authorization. The law balances user privacy with law enforcement needs, ensuring that stored digital communications are protected from unauthorized access while allowing lawful investigations.