Which is an exception to the general prohibitions on telephone monitoring that exist under the U.S.Wiretap Act?

The correct answer is C. Ordinary course of business exception. The U.S. Wiretap Act prohibits the interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications, unless one of the statutory exceptions applies. One of these exceptions is the ordinary course of business exception, which allows an employer or service provider to interc

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ACall center exception
BInter-company communications exception
COrdinary course of business exception
DInternet calls exception

How the community answered

(37 responses)

A
8% (3)
B
5% (2)
C
73% (27)
D
14% (5)

Explanation

The U.S. Wiretap Act prohibits the interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications, unless one of the statutory exceptions applies. One of these exceptions is the ordinary course of business exception, which allows an employer or service provider to intercept communications that are made in the ordinary course of its business, such as for quality control, training, or security purposes. This exception does not apply to communications that are not related to the business, such as personal calls or emails, or to communications that are intercepted for other reasons, such as harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. The scope and applicability of this exception may vary depending on the context, the consent of the parties, and

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