Information, Computer and Network Security Terms Glossary and Dictionary

CALEA: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) is an US law established in 1994 that defines obligations of telecommunications carriers to assist law enforcement in executing electronic surveillance (or wiretapping) pursuant to court order or other lawful authorization. The purpose of CALEA is to preserve the ability of law enforcement to conduct electronic surveillance in the face of rapid advances in telecommunications technology.

 

 


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CALEA: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act