• The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986 prohibits wired or electronic service providers from disclosing information about customer communications unless disclosure is authorized by a court order, subpoena, warrant, or other exception. Failure to properly disclose such information may result in the provider being ordered to pay a fine. However, ECPA provides a safe haven for service providers who inappropriately disclose information by relying in good faith on a court order, subpoena or warrant.