U.S. Laws - Forensics Flashcards
Federal Privacy Act of 1974
establishes a code of info handingling practices that governs the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of information about individuals that is maintained in systems of records by U.S. federal agencies.
Privacy Protection Act of 1980
Protects journalists from being required to turn over to law enforcement any work product and documentary materials, including sources, before it is disseminated to the public.
Communications Assistance to Law Enforcement Act of 1994
A federal wiretap law for traditional wired telephony. It was expanded in 2004 to include wireless, voice over packets, and other forms of electronic communications, including signaling traffic and metadata.
Unlawful Access to Stored Communications 18 U.S.C. 2701
Covers access to a facility through which electronic communication is provided or exceeding the access that was authorized. It is broadly written to apply to a range of offenses. Punishment can be up to 5 years in prison and fines for the first offense.
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986
Governs the privacy and disclosure, access, and interception of content and traffic data related to electronic communications.
The Computer Security Act of 1987 (CSA)
Was passed to improve the security and privacy of sensitive information in federal computer systems. The law requires the establishment of minimum acceptable security practices, creation of computer security plans, and training of system users or owners of facilities that house sensitive information.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978
A law that allows for collection of foreign intelligence information between foreign powers and agents of foreign powers using physical and electronic surveillance. A warrant is issued by the FISA court for actions under FISA.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998
Protects children 13 years of age and under from the collection and use of their personal information by websites. It is noteworthy that COPPA replaces the COPA, which was determined to be unconsstitutional.
The Communications Decency Act of 1996
Was designed to protect persons 18 years of age and under from downloading or viewing material considered indecent.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996
Includes many provisions relative to the privacy and disclosure of information in motion through and across telephony and computer networks.
The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999
Allows for collection and use of empty communications, which means nonverbal and nontext communications, such as GPS information.
USA PATRIOT Act
The primary law under which a variety of internet and communications information content and metadata is currently collected. Provisions exist within the act to protect the identity and privacy of U.S. citizens.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Contains many provisions about recordkeeping and destruction of electronic records relating to the management and operation of publicly held companies.
18 USC 1039 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
This is one of the most widely used laws in hacking cases. It covers a wide range of crimes involving illicit access of any computer.
18 USC 1020 Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
This is closely related to 1030 but covers access devices (such as routers)
