On its surface, the Privacy Protection Act applies specifically to computer searches, while the Electronic Communications Privacy Act attaches the same significance to electronic bulletin boards and other online computer systems.

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The Privacy Protection Act actually pertains to searches and seizures of materials that are intended for publication or broadcast, such as books or films, while the Electronic Communications Privacy Act deals with protections for electronic communications and data. It does not specifically mention electronic bulletin boards or online computer systems.

On Its Surface, the Privacy Protection Act Applies Specifically to Computer