Computer Investigations and Legislation

Criminal investigators and computer crime investigators need to know certain laws to ensure prosecution. Violating an individual's civil rights can lead to him or her being released from custody.

You can read about some of those laws from the National Institute of Justice website (the link is provided in the Webliography). Focus on the following points:

• The Fourth Amendment.
• The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 U.S.C. § 2501 et seq.).
• The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.). This section is referred to as the Stored Wire and Electronic

Communications Section.

• The Pen Register and Trap and Trace Statute (18 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.).
• Title III Wiretaps.
• Applicable state laws.

Reference:

National Institute of Justice. (2007). Investigations involving the Internet and computer networks. Retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/210798.pdf

Tasks:

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the readings, define each law and discuss how to use each law in a computer investigation.

In at least 250 words, post to the Discussion Areayour answers to the following questions:

• What is probable cause? Describe the exclusionary rule.
• What expectations of privacy should you expect in the workplace with regard to electronic surveillance?
• What is the Ortega doctrine? How is it used?