What are the Penalties in the Electronic Communications Privacy Act ("ECPA")?

What are the Penalties in the Electronic Communications Privacy Act ("ECPA")?

Any person whose electronic communications are improperly intercepted, disclosed or intentionally used may file a civil action to recover from the person or entity (but not from the United States). The plaintiff may also obtain an injunction, damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

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