Which of the following acts gave sweeping new powers both to domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies, including increasing the ability of law enforcement agencies to search telephone, email, medical, financial, and other records?
A)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B)Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act
C)USA PATRIOT Act
D)Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

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The USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) was enacted in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It gave law enforcement and intelligence agencies broader powers to conduct surveillance on suspected terrorists, including increased authority to monitor internet and telephone communications, access to financial and medical records, and the ability to conduct secret searches.

Which of the Following Acts Gave Sweeping New Powers Both