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S. 2434

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Computer Trespass Clarification Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · December 7, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15032-15033)
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
December 7, 2007
Cosponsors (0)
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Computer Trespass Clarification Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) exclude from the definition of "computer trespasser" for purposes of determining the legality of interceptions of computer communications any person who has any relationship with the owner or operator of a protected computer (currently, only persons who have a contractual relationship with the owner or operator of a protected computer are excluded); (2) require the owner or operator of a protected computer to be attempting to respond to communications activity that threatens the integrity or operation of such computer before authorizing the interception of a computer trespasser's communications by a person acting under color of law (e.g., law enforcement officers); and (3) limit the length of warrantless surveillance of a computer trespasser to the earlier of 96 hours or as soon as communications that are sought are obtained.

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