Pennsylvania's Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act regulates the interception, disclosure, and use of wire, electronic, and oral communications. It establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized interception, disclosure, or use of such communications, emphasizing the importance of lawful surveillance practices. The law also includes definitions and amendments related to electronic communications and investigative procedures.
It prohibits unauthorized interception, disclosure, or use of wire, electronic, or oral communications, with criminal penalties for violations.
Law enforcement officers with proper legal authorization, such as a court order, can intercept communications legally; otherwise, interception is prohibited.
Violations are considered a third-degree felony, which can result in criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment.
Yes, amendments in 1998 and 2002 expanded definitions and clarified regulations related to electronic communications and surveillance procedures.