GISF: GIAC Information Security FundamentalsDemo

Question

Which of the following Acts enacted in the United States permits the FBI to issue National Security Letters (NSLs) to Internet service providers (ISPs), requiring them to disclose records about their customers?

A Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986
B Economic Espionage Act of 1996
C Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D Wiretap Act

Explanation

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 authorizes FBI National Security Letters under 18 U.S.C. § 2709. This authority applies to wire or electronic communications service providers, including Internet service providers, for specified subscriber and transactional records.

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