What act prohibits the government from intercepting electronic messages unless it obtains a court order based on probable cause?
A)the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
B)the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
C)the Freedom of Information Act
D)The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) prohibits the government from intercepting electronic messages, including emails, text messages, and other forms of online communication, unless it obtains a court order based on probable cause. This law helps to protect the privacy of individuals' electronic communications. The other options listed (B, C, and D) do not specifically address intercepting electronic messages and do not provide the same level of protection for electronic privacy.

What Act Prohibits the Government from Intercepting Electronic Messages Unless