Principles of Electronic Communication Systems
Information is transmitted, processed, and received among two or more points using electronic circuits.
Transmitters, communication channels or channels, a receiver, and noise make up the fundamental parts of such an electronic communication system..
We can send a message and receive a response in seconds.
Digital communication also allows us to share photos, videos and stories instantly.
Technology has changed how businesses market, operate and interact with employees.
For businesses, technology has improved collaboration, costs and co-worker communication..
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 is a law in the United Kingdom which made it unlawful to, amongst other things, transmit an automated recorded message for direct marketing purposes via a telephone, without prior consent of the subscriber..
The ECPA, as amended, protects wire, oral, and electronic communications while those communications are being made, are in transit, and when they are stored on computers.
The Act applies to email, telephone conversations, and data stored electronically..
The electronic communications code (the Code) is set out in Schedule .
The Act makes it unlawful to intentionally access a facility in which electronic communication services are provided and obtain, alter, or prevent unauthorized access to a wire or electronic communication while it is in electronic storage in such system..
Electronic communication means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to: a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager..
The ECPA, as amended, protects wire, oral, and electronic communications while those communications are being made, are in transit, and when they are stored on computers.
The Act applies to email, telephone conversations, and data stored electronically..
ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
Low cost: Electronic communication saves time and money.
For example, text SMS is cheaper than the traditional letter.
Exchange of feedback: Electronic communication allows the instant exchange of feedback.
So communication becomes perfect using electronic media..
The ECPA, as amended, protects wire, oral, and electronic communications while those communications are being made, are in transit, and when they are stored on computers.
The Act applies to email, telephone conversations, and data stored electronically.
The Act makes it unlawful to intentionally access a facility in which electronic communication services are provided and obtain, alter, or prevent unauthorized access to a wire or electronic communication while it is in electronic storage in such system.
This statute also makes exceptions for law enforcement access and user consent.
In the past, electronic communications largely consisted of emails, but now other forms also trigger regulatory obligations, including:
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act was passed in 1986, and while technology has changed significantly since then, the act has remained the same.
The law allows the U.S. government to access digital communications such as:
The other directives cover the general framework, access and interconnection, authorisation and licensing and universal service
The package was amended in 2009 by two directives on better law-making and citizens’ rights as well as by a regulation establishing the Body of European regulators for electronic communications
The directive establishes a European Electronic Communications Code, a comprehensive set of new or revised rules for the telecoms sector as part of a package of telecom laws, including Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office)
