Tightens rules on delayed notices of data searches

Makes it harder for the government to get court orders that delay telling people their emails or records were turned over, and caps how long those delays last.

• Courts must state specific facts in writing before approving a delay
• Delays would last 90 days in most cases, or up to one year for child exploitation cases
• Delays must be narrowly written and the court must review the underlying request
• The Justice Department must report each year on how many of these orders were sought, granted, extended, or denied

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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