A bill to clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications under the USA-PATRIOT Act.
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.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15032)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15032-15033)
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