CISSP-ISSMP · Question #150
Which of the following Acts enacted in United States allows the FBI to issue National Security Letters (NSLs) to Internet service providers (ISPs) ordering them to disclose records about their custome
The correct answer is A. Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986, as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act, authorizes the FBI to issue National Security Letters (NSLs) to Internet Service Providers. NSLs are administrative subpoenas that compel ISPs to disclose customer records (such as names,
Question
Which of the following Acts enacted in United States allows the FBI to issue National Security Letters (NSLs) to Internet service providers (ISPs) ordering them to disclose records about their customers?
Options
- AElectronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986
- BWiretap Act
- CComputer Fraud and Abuse Act
- DEconomic Espionage Act of 1996
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A94% (29)
- B3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986, as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act, authorizes the FBI to issue National Security Letters (NSLs) to Internet Service Providers. NSLs are administrative subpoenas that compel ISPs to disclose customer records (such as names, addresses, and communication metadata) without a court order. The other options are incorrect: the Wiretap Act governs interception of communications, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) addresses unauthorized computer access, and the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 focuses on theft of trade secrets.
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