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CALEA is the acronym for the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Pub. L. No. 103-414, 108 Stat. 4279). In its own words CALEA is:
- To amend title 18, United States Code, to make clear a telecommunications carrier's duty to cooperate in the interception of communications for Law Enforcement purposes, and for other purposes.
CALEA was passed on October 25, 1994.
External links
- Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994
- EFF CALEA page (http://www.eff.org/Privacy/Surveillance/CALEA/)
CALEA is also an acronym for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. CALEA issues standards for best practices for law enforcement agencies, which can voluntarily subject themselves to accreditation inspection. Meeting CALEA standards is an intensive process and is used by police administrators and civilian oversight officials to ensure that the agency is being run in accordance with a national standard for excellence.
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