Internet Privacy Law Enforcement Monitoring of E-Mail and Web Usage

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electronic surveillance.

Law enforcement.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2002

Summary:

Addresses debate concerning the extent to which law enforcement and Government officials should be permitted to monitor the Internet usage of individuals, including electronic mail and website visits; and examines how the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, have affected this debate. Provides brief policy analysis of P.L. 107-56, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, including a summary of relevant provisions; and addresses policy options and implications and related legislative activity

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Internet Privacy

Publisher Number:

CRS-2002-RSI-0678

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