Virginia law § 19.2-70.3 regulates law enforcement access to records from electronic communication and remote computing service providers. Such providers can disclose subscriber information only through specific legal processes like subpoenas, warrants, court orders, or with subscriber consent. The law also sets conditions for court orders, including showing relevance to ongoing criminal investigations or missing persons cases, with provisions for sealing these orders for confidentiality.
They can access subscriber records from electronic communication and remote computing service providers, excluding the contents of communications and real-time location data.
They must have a subpoena, search warrant, court order, or subscriber consent to access the records.
Yes, court orders and related documents can be sealed for 90 days or longer upon showing good cause.
Yes, it applies to both domestic and foreign providers of electronic communication or remote computing services.