Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998

Summary

Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit modifying any electronic communication device, equipment, or system in a manner which fails to comply with regulations governing electronic eavesdropping devices. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): (1) to prescribe regulations denying equipment authorization for any scanning receiver capable of being equipped with devices that decode encrypted radio transmissions for purposes of unauthorized interception; and (2) in response to changes in technology or behavior, to review and revise its definition of a "scanning receiver capable of readily being altered" as necessary to prevent commerce in devices that may be used unlawfully to intercept or divulge radio communication. Revises penalties for the unauthorized publication or use of electronic communications so as to apply to the unauthorized receipt, interception, divulgence, publication, or utilization of any such communication. Directs the FCC to investigate alleged violations and proceed to initiate action to impose forfeiture penalties.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 5 March 1998

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 5 March 1998

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 March 1998

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 March 1998

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 5 March 1998

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 March 1998

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 March 1998

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 3 March 1998

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 July 1997

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