H.R.7491

Federal HB7491 establishes a system to protect attorney-client privilege in electronic communications for incarcerated individuals.

Federal HB7491, known as the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, mandates the creation of a system to safeguard attorney-client privilege in electronic communications for incarcerated individuals. The Attorney General must implement a program or modify an existing one to exclude monitoring of privileged electronic communications. Access to retained contents is restricted to investigative or law enforcement officers with a warrant, and requires approval from a United States Attorney. A court may suppress evidence obtained from unauthorized access to retained contents.