An act to limit governmental search and seizure of documentary materials possessed by persons, to provide a remedy for persons aggrieved by violations of the provisions of this Act, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Privacy Protection Act of 1979 - Title I: First Amendment Privacy Protection - Permits government employees to search for and seize work product materials possessed by a person in connection with public communication only if: (1) there is probable cause to believe that the possessor has committed or is committing the criminal offense for which the materials are sought, with specified exceptions; or (2) immediate seizure is necessary to prevent death or bodily injury. Permits government employees to search for or seize documentary materials possessed by a person in connection with a public communication only if: (1) there is probable cause to believe that the possessor has committed or is committing the criminal offense for which the materials are sought; (2) immediate seizure is necessary to prevent death or bodily injury; (3) a subpoena duces tecum would result in the destruction or concealment of the materials; or (4) the materials have not been produced in response to a subpoena duces tecum. Title II: Confidential Information Protection - Permits government employees to search for or seize documentary materials or work products that are considered to be privileged only in the sa…