Wiretap

Washington, D.C. – As digital communication bounds forward, U.S. federal and state wiretap laws, which govern the monitoring of telephone calls and digital communications, are caught in a balancing act between protecting privacy and aiding law enforcement. These statutes are crucial for dictating how and when private conversations can legally be intercepted. Under U.S. law, primarily the Federal Wiretap Act, unauthorized interception of communications is generally prohibited, except under specific legal exceptions. This landmark legislation, part of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, reflects a robust effort to safeguard citizens’ privacy … Read more