What does the ECPA protect against?

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) specifically aims to protect individuals from unauthorized interception and access to their electronic communications, which includes provisions against warrantless wiretapping. This act provides guidance on how government agencies can obtain access to electronic communications and establishes legal protections for the privacy of those communications during transmission.

The ECPA addresses concerns about unauthorized surveillance by requiring that government entities obtain a warrant before accessing the content of communications stored electronically or that are in transit. This legal framework is essential to ensure that individuals' privacy rights are upheld concerning their electronic communications.