Hatch, Coons Introduce ICPA Setting Rules for US Law Enforcement Access to Data Abroad

Sens. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Chris Coons, D-Del., introduced, as expected, the International Communications Privacy Act (ICPA) that would clarify rules for U.S. law enforcement access to electronic communications in other countries, said a joint news release Tuesday (see 1707280020). They highlighted Microsoft's legal fight with DOJ over whether U.S. warrants apply abroad in a case that the Supreme Court might consider (see 1706260057). Major tech companies and trade groups including Apple, AT&T, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and TechNet said they support ICPA.