When an investigator contacts by telephone the domain administrator or controller listed by a whois lookup to request all e-mails sent and received for a user account be preserved, what U.S.C…

The correct answer is D. Title 18, Section 2703(f). Title 18, U.S.C. § 2703(f) - part of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) - authorizes law enforcement to contact an ISP or domain controller and request the immediate preservation of stored electronic communications (such as emails) for up to 90 days while a formal…

Submitted by carter_n· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics Investigation Process

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When an investigator contacts by telephone the domain administrator or controller listed by a whois lookup to request all e-mails sent and received for a user account be preserved, what U.S.C. statute authorizes this phone call and obligates the ISP to preserve e-mail records?

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ATitle 18, Section 1030
BTitle 18, Section 2703(d)
CTitle 18, Section Chapter 90
DTitle 18, Section 2703(f)

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Explanation

Title 18, U.S.C. § 2703(f) - part of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) - authorizes law enforcement to contact an ISP or domain controller and request the immediate preservation of stored electronic communications (such as emails) for up to 90 days while a formal legal process (such as a subpoena or court order) is being obtained. This is commonly called a 'preservation letter' or '2703(f) letter.' Section 1030 covers computer fraud, Section 2703(d) covers court orders for disclosure, and Chapter 90 covers trade secrets - none of which authorize this specific preservation request.

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#Legal Aspects#Evidence Preservation#Stored Communications Act#Digital Forensics Law

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