The ECPA is a federal statute that ________.
A) establishes that businesses are allowed to send spam e-mails as long as they do not lie
B) rules that ISPs are not liable for the content transmitted over their networks by e-mail users and websites
C) establishes that an e-signature is as effective as a pen-inscribed signature on paper
D) makes it a crime to intercept an electronic communication at the point of transmission

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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) makes it a crime to intercept electronic communications at the point of transmission without authorization. Option A is incorrect as the ECPA establishes penalties for sending unsolicited commercial emails (spam) but does not allow it under any circumstances. Option B is incorrect as the ECPA provides for the protection of user privacy and regulates electronic surveillance of electronic communications. Option C is incorrect as the ECPA does not specifically address e-signatures but does regulate the interception of electronic communications.

The ECPA Is a Federal Statute That ________