Pennsylvania law prohibits the installation and use of certain surveillance devices like pen registers and trap and trace devices without a court order, with specific exceptions for service providers. It also limits government use to technology that restricts recording to dialing and signaling information. Violating these provisions is a third-degree misdemeanor.
The law regulates the use of pen registers, trap and trace devices, and telecommunication identification interception devices.
Yes, service providers can use these devices without a court order for operation, maintenance, testing, and protecting their services or users, or with user consent.
Violating the law intentionally and knowingly is a third-degree misdemeanor in Pennsylvania.
Yes, government agencies must use technology that restricts recording to dialing and signaling information only.