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wiretappingA form of eavesdropping involving physical connection to the communications channels to breach the confidentiality of communications. For example, many poorly-secured buildings have unprotected telephone wiring closets where intruders may connect unauthorized wires to listen in on phone conversations and data communications. See ECPA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Specifically, the bill codifies wiretapping powers in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and makes that the exclusive means for conducting such surveillance. announced a "compromise" agreement with the White House regarding the controversial NSA wiretapping program (which Specter had volubly criticized as unconstitutional). Congress sees it as a vehicle to expand police wiretapping authority and sniff out copyright cheats who, according to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, are helping fund the terrorists. |
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