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Ohio
Ohio Revised Code:
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance, ORC
2933.51-2933.66
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When wiretapping is a criminal offense, ORC 2933.52. See especially ORC 2933.52(B)(3) regarding exceptions for a party to the communication.
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Divulgence of communication by provider of electronic communication service, ORC 2933.521.
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Interception warrants for investigating officers: ORC 2933.53-61, 64, 66.
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Use of intercepted communication as evidence: ORC 2933.62-63.
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Civil action for damages: ORC 2933.65
Voyeurism: ORC
2907.08
Articles
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Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press: Reporter's Recording Guide
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Ohio State Bar Association: Privacy Laws Govern Tape Recording
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Ohio Jurisprudence 3rd Telecommunications, Sections 135-136
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Ohio Jurisprudence 3rd Criminal Law, Sections 231-267
All States
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Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press: Can We Tape?: Directory of wiretapping laws for the fifty states.
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Nolo.com: Email Monitoring: Can Your Employer Read Your Messages?
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Findlaw: Monitoring Employee Communications
Federal
Statutes
Electronic Communications Privacy Act
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18 U.S. Code Chapter 119 - Wire And Electronic Communications Interception And Interception Of Oral Communications
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18 U.S. Code Chapter 121 - Stored Wire and Electronic Communications
Federal Communications Act:
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47 U.S. Code §605 - Unauthorized Publication or Use of Wire or Radio Communications
Regulations: