Telephone Record Privacy Act of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Telephone Record Privacy Act of 1981 - Prohibits a communication common carrier from disclosing information contained in the toll records of any customer to any Government authority except in accordance with procedures established under this Act. Requires the Government authority to certify compliance in writing to such common carrier. Sets forth procedures for disclosure of toll records to a Government authority pursuant to administrative summons or subpoena, search warrant, judicial subpoena, or formal written request. Permits disclosure of toll records pursuant to administrative summons or subpoena, judicial subpoena, and formal written request only if there is reason to believe that the records sought are relevant to a legitimate law enforcement inquiry and notice is served upon the customer. Authorizes disclosure by search warrant obtained pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Requires a copy of the warrant and a special notice to be mailed to the customer not later than 90 days after the Government authority serves the warrant. Permits the delay of notification under certain circumstances. Authorizes a customer to file a motion to quash an administrative summon…