§ 2421. Obtaining, altering or preventing authorized access. (a) General provisions. — Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not obtain, alter or prevent authorized access to a wire or electronic communication while it is in electronic storage in an electronic communications system by: (1) Intentionally accessing with authorization a […]
§ 2422. Divulging contents of communications generally. (a) Prohibited acts. — (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person or entity providing an electronic communications service to the public may not knowingly divulge to any other person or entity the contents of a communication while the communication is in electronic storage […]
§ 2423. Disclosure of information. (a) Disclosure of contents of communications to investigative or law-enforcement officers by electronic communication service or remote computing service. — (1) An investigative or law-enforcement officer may require a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service to disclose the contents of an electronic communication that is in electronic […]
§ 2424. Backup copies of communications. (a) Required by subpoena or court order; creation; notice to subscriber; destruction. — (1) A subpoena or court order issued under § 2423 of this title may include a requirement that the service provider to whom the request is directed create a backup copy of the contents of the […]
§ 2425. Delay in giving notices. (a) Definitions. — When used in this section: (1) “Adverse result” means: a. Endangering the life or physical safety of an individual; b. Flight from prosecution; c. Destruction of or tampering with evidence; d. Intimidation of potential witnesses; or e. Otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or unduly delaying a […]
§ 2426. Reimbursement of costs. (a) General provision. — Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, an investigative or law-enforcement officer obtaining the contents of communications, records or other information under § 2422, § 2423 or § 2424 of this title shall pay to the person or entity assembling or providing the […]
§ 2427. Civil actions. (a) Right to relief. — Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a provider of electronic communication service, a subscriber or customer aggrieved by a knowing or intentional violation of §§ 2421-2425 of this title may recover appropriate relief in a civil action against the person or entity that […]
