Which of the following is true of the ECPA?
A)Businesses are allowed to send spam e-mails,as long as they do not lie.
B)ISPs are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites.
C)An e-signature is as effective as a pen-inscribed signature.
D)It is a crime to intercept an electronic communication at the point of transmission.

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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) makes it a crime to intercept an electronic communication at the point of transmission without authorization. This includes email, instant messaging, and other forms of electronic communication. Options A and C are incorrect as businesses sending spam emails and e-signatures are not explicitly addressed by the ECPA. Option B is partially correct but oversimplifies the liability of ISPs under the ECPA.

Which of the Following Is True of the ECPA