The Unauthorized Access to Stored Communications Act does not have as broad of a sweep as it might appear from its name.

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The Unauthorized Access to Stored Communications Act (18 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.) specifically addresses the unauthorized access of electronic communications in storage, such as emails or text messages. It does not cover other types of unauthorized access or provide a broad scope for criminal charges.

The Unauthorized Access to Stored Communications Act Does Not Have