Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 122

When an investigator contacts by telephone the domain administrator or controller listed by a Who is lookup to request all e-mails sent and received for a user account be preserved, what U.S.C. statute authorizes this phone call and obligates the ISP to preserve e-mail records?

Answer options

• A. Title 18, Section 1030
• B. Title 18, Section 2703(d)
• C. Title 18, Section Chapter 90
• D. Title 18, Section 2703(f)

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Title 18, Section 2703(f) specifically mandates ISPs to preserve records when a law enforcement agency requests it. The other options refer to different sections of the law that do not pertain to the preservation of e-mail records in the context described.