Section 10-4A-01 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    The following words have the meanings stated in § 10–401 of this title:         (1)    Aggrieved person;         (2)    Aural transfer;         (3)    Communications common carrier;         (4)    Contents;         (5)    Electronic communication;         (6)    Electronic communication service;         (7)    Electronic communications system;         (8)    Electronic, mechanical, or other device;         (9)    Electronic storage;         (10)    Intercept;         (11)    Investigative or law enforcement officer;         (12)    Judge of competent […]

Section 10-4A-02 – Obtaining, Altering, or Preventing Authorized Access

    (a)    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 without authorization a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided; or         (2)    Intentionally exceeding an […]

Section 10-4A-03 – Divulging Contents of Communications Generally

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person or entity providing an electronic communication 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 by that service.         (2)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, […]

Section 10-4A-04 – Disclosure of Information

    (a)    An investigative or law enforcement officer may require a provider of wire or electronic communication service to disclose the contents of wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage in a wire or electronic communications system only in accordance with a search warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.     (b)    (1)    (i)    In this subsection, “record […]

Section 10-4A-05 – Backup Copies of Communications

    (a)    (1)    A subpoena or court order issued under § 10-4A-04 of this subtitle may include a requirement that the service provider to whom the request is directed create a backup copy of the contents of the electronic communications sought in order to preserve those communications. Without notifying the subscriber or customer of the subpoena or court […]

Section 10-4A-06 – Delay in Giving Notices

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Adverse result” means:             (i)    Endangering the life or physical safety of an individual;             (ii)    Flight from prosecution;             (iii)    Destruction of or tampering with evidence;             (iv)    Intimidation of potential witnesses; or             (v)    Otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or unduly delaying a trial.         (3)    “Supervisory official” means:             (i)    The Secretary or Deputy Secretary of […]

Section 10-4A-07 – Reimbursement of Costs

    (a)    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 § 10-4A-03, § 10-4A-04, or § 10-4A-05 of this subtitle shall pay to the person or entity assembling or providing the information a fee for reimbursement for costs that […]

Section 10-4A-08 – Civil Actions

    (a)    Except as provided in § 10–4A–04(d) of this subtitle, a provider of electronic communication service, subscriber, or customer aggrieved by a knowing or intentional violation of this subtitle may recover appropriate relief in a civil action against the person or entity that engaged in the violation.     (b)    In a civil action under this section, appropriate relief […]