Which of the following acts greatly broadened the FBI's authority to gather evidence from telephone conversations,e-mail,pagers,and other forms of electronic communication?
A)Electronic Communications Privacy Act
B)USA PATRIOT Act
C)Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D)Pen/Trap Statute

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The USA PATRIOT Act greatly broadened the FBI's authority to gather evidence from electronic communication, including telephone conversations, email, pagers, and other forms of electronic communication. It allowed the FBI to conduct surveillance on individuals suspected of terrorism or espionage without obtaining a warrant first.

Which of the Following Acts Greatly Broadened the FBI's Authority