1. What is the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986?  Please use outside resources to assist with your answer.
 
 2. Research the United States v. Councilman case. Why was this case  important to the history of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act?
 
 3. Research a recent case of identity theft. Please explain the case in  detail. Also, be sure to provide the outcome. Do you agree with the  ruling?
 
 4. Find recent laws dealing with identity theft in your state of  residence. If you could improve the law in one way what would you change  or do differently?