Which of the Following Acts Gave Sweeping New Powers Both

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acts gave sweeping new powers both to domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies, including increasing the ability of law enforcement agencies to search telephone, email, medical, financial, and other records?

• A)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• B)Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act
• C)USA PATRIOT Act
• D)Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

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