S.2434: A bill to clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications under the USA-PATRIOT Act.

A bill to clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications under the USA-PATRIOT Act. 12/7/2007--Introduced. 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 [...]

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