CISSP – Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) — Question 69

Which of the following Acts enacted in United States allows the FBI to issue National Security Letters (NSLs) to Internet service providers (ISPs) ordering them to disclose records about their customers?

Answer options

• A. Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986
• B. Wiretap Act
• C. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
• D. Economic Espionage Act of 1996

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 allows the FBI to issue NSLs to ISPs for customer information. The Wiretap Act primarily governs the interception of communications, while the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act addresses computer-related crimes, and the Economic Espionage Act focuses on trade secret theft, none of which specifically authorize NSLs.