HR 3770 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Secure Online Communication Enforcement Act of 2000
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.(2000-03-27)
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Secure Online Communication Enforcement Act of 2000 - Amends the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 to authorize a governmental entity to require a provider of remote computing service (RCS) to disclose the contents of an electronic communication pursuant to: (1) a warrant issued under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or equivalent State warrant, a copy of which shall be served on the subscriber or customer of such service before or at the same time the warrant is served on the provider; or (2) a Federal or State grand jury or trial subpoena, a copy of which shall be served on the subscriber or customer of such service under circumstances allowing the subscriber or customer a meaningful opportunity to challenge the subpoena. (Sec. 3) Includes an operator of an Internet web site (including an agent of such operator) or other third party within the scope of limitations on disclosure of records currently applicable to electronic communication service (ECS), and remote computing service (RCS), providers. Limits any such disclosure to non-government entities except: (1) as necessary to initiate, provide, bill, or collect for such service or for access to or use of such…
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