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wiretapping

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A 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.


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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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