Snap Inc. Law Enforcement Guide
Last Updated: March 29, 2024
Download at: https://www.snapchat.com/lawenforcement

WelcomeThis operational Guide is provided for members of U.S. and non-U.S. law enforcement(including appropriate government officials) who are seeking to request the preservation or
disclosure of Snapchat account records (i.e., Snapchat user data) from Snap Inc. (“Snap”).
Among other information, this Guide provides details regarding the possible availability of
Snapchat account records, the type of legal process required to compel disclosure of that data,and how to reach our Law Enforcement Operations Team.
To learn more about our Global Safety Operations and how we work with Law Enforcement tokeep our platform safe, please follow our Safety and Impact Blog.
To locate safety resources that can be shared with schools, students and parents, please visit
our Safety Center.

Contact Information for Law Enforcement
Sending Legal Process, Preservation Requests, and Related Inquiries
U.S. law enforcement and governmental agencies should submit legal process andpreservation requests to Snap via Snap’s Law Enforcement Service System (“LESS”):
less.snapchat.com.
We strongly encourage all members of U.S law enforcement and governmental agencies who
have not yet requested access to LESS to do so as it also provides you the ability to check on
the status of your submissions. To get started, visit https://less.snapchat.com/ and submit yourgovernment-issued email address. You will then receive an email from no_reply@snapchat.com
to your government-issued email address with a link to the Law Enforcement Service System.
Please note that the account creation process may take some time as we verify registrants forsecurity
purposes,
but
you
may
continue
tocommunicate with us via
lawenforcement@snapchat.com until your account has been created.

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We are currently working to introduce LESS to designated single-point-of-contact (SPOC)
members of non-U.S. law enforcement. If LESS has already been introduced in your location,please note that it is the optimal method by which to communicate with Snap.
If you do not yet have access to LESS, we can accept service of legal process and preservation
requests – and receive general questions – from members of law enforcement via email (froman official government email domain only) to lawenforcement@snapchat.com. Please note that
we do not accept service of process or respond to questions from private email domains (e.g.,
Gmail, Yahoo).
Receipt of law enforcement requests by the means listed above is for convenience only anddoes not waive any objections or legal rights of Snap or Snapchat users.
Snap is prohibited by California law from responding to legal process relating to alleged
violations of laws that create liability for, or arise out of, providing, facilitating, or obtaining an
abortion or intending or attempting to provide, facilitate, or obtain an abortion that is lawful
under California law. Accordingly, please be advised that Snap does not accept such legal
process through the means described above.
Please note that we will not respond to correspondence from non-law enforcement or
non-governmental officials submitted through the channels described above.

Emergency Disclosure Requests
Members of law enforcement (including appropriate government officials) seeking the
emergency disclosure of Snapchat account records should complete and submit Snap’s Law
Enforcement Emergency Response Form via Snap’s Law Enforcement Service Systeme:
https://less.snapchat.com/emergency.
Please note that you do not need a LESS account to submit an Emergency Disclosure Request
through LESS, although members of law enforcement who already have LESS accounts may
also access the Emergency Disclosure Form by first signing in to their LESS account here:
https://less.snapchat.com/.
When submitting an Emergency Disclosure Request to Snap, you will be prompted to provide
information regarding the nature of the emergency that is causing you to seek immediate
disclosure rather than relying on standard legal process. Please be specific about the nature of
the emergency and the way it is related to an imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury.
Specific details are needed to ensure we have all the information legally required whenreviewing and processing of your request. (See 18 U.S.C. §§ 2702(b)(8), (c)(4).) We therefore ask
that you provide as much information as possible about the nature and recency of the2emergency, the identity of the individual who is threatened, and how the Snapchat information
sought will address the emergency.

Important Note: the Law Enforcement Emergency Response Form is for use only by sworn law
enforcement (or other appropriate) officials requiring emergency assistance regarding a threatof imminent death or serious bodily injury. Please note that it may be a crime in the UnitedStates and other countries to impersonate a law enforcement official. Non-urgent inquiries
submitted via the Law Enforcement Emergency Response Form will receive a response
redirecting the request to the above-described submission process for non-urgent requests(e.g., LESS or lawenforcement@snapchat.com).

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Table of Contents
I. Snap and Law Enforcement Overview

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II. Snap User Notice Policy

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III. How Snapchat Works

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IV. Identifying a Snapchat Account10

V. Required Legal Process

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VI. Preservation Requests

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VII. Emergency Disclosure Requests

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VIII. Testimony

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IX. Sample Language for Legal Process and Preservation Requests

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I. Snap and Law Enforcement Overview
Snapchat is a visual messaging app made by Snap Inc. (“Snap”) that enhances relationships
with friends, family, and the world. Snapchat empowers people to express themselves, live inthe moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. Snapchat is available as a mobile
and web application; the mobile app is available through the iPhone App Store and Google
Play Store, while the web application can be accessed at web.snapchat.com.
This Guide provides information for law enforcement officials seeking Snapchat accountrecords (i.e., Snapchat user data) from Snap. While we make every effort to keep this Guide
up-to-date, please note there may be new products or features launched after this update
which are not addressed below. Questions that are not addressed in this Guide may be sent tolawenforcement@snapchat.com.
U.S. Legal Process Requirements
Snap discloses Snapchat account records solely in accordance with our Terms of Service, theStored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701, et seq. (“SCA”), and other applicable laws. The
SCA mandates that we disclose certain Snapchat account records only in response to specifictypes of legal process, including subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants. Generally, the
SCA authorizes U.S. law enforcement and governmental entities to compel us to disclose basic
subscriber information, non-content account information, and account content (as described in
Section V “Required Legal Process” below) in response to appropriate legal process. Snaprequires a valid order under the Pen Register Act, 18 U.S.C § 3121, et seq., or the Wiretap Act,
18 U.S.C. § 2510, et. seq., or an equivalent state law, in order to provide metadata or content
information, respectively, on a prospective basis.
Non-U.S. Legal Process Requirements
Non-U.S. law enforcement generally must rely on the mechanics of the Mutual Legal Assistance
Treaty (“MLAT”), a CLOUD Act bilateral agreement, or letters rogatory processes to request
Snapchat account records from Snap. As a courtesy to non-U.S. law enforcement, we will review
and respond to properly submitted preservation requests (see Section VI “Preservation
Requests” below).
For legal requests submitted outside of those processes, Snap may – at its discretion andconsistent with the requirements of U.S. law – provide limited Snapchat account records to law
enforcement and governmental agencies outside the U.S. in response to legal process that isduly authorized in the requesting country and that seeks basic subscriber information and/or IP
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Additionally, Snap may – at its discretion and consistent with the requirements of U.S. law –provide limited non-content Snapchat account records to law enforcement outside of the U.S.
on an emergency basis when we believe that doing so is necessary to prevent imminent deathor serious bodily injury to someone.
Support for Global Law Enforcement
Snap is committed to assisting law enforcement investigations as the law requires and thesafety of Snapchatters and others demands. Therefore, we provide email support to law
enforcement agencies for non-emergency matters and 24-hour online support for emergency
situations involving the threat of imminent death or serious bodily injury. Contact informationfor our Law Enforcement Operations Team is provided on Page 1 of this Guide.
Please note that Snap cannot provide legal advice to law enforcement. If you need clarification
about the legal restrictions on providers like Snap, please contact the U.S. Department ofJustice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (“CCIPS”).
Please also note that Snap cannot provide expert testimony, though we will endeavor, to thebest of our ability, to answer questions from law enforcement that are submitted tolawenforcement@snapchat.com.
Content or Account Takedown Orders
Lawfully issued and legally valid orders for takedown of content or accounts may be submitted
via email to lawenforcement@snapchat.com.

6II. Snap User Notice Policy
Snap’s policy is to notify Snapchatters when we receive U.S. legal process seeking thedisclosure of their records. Snap does not notify users when we are served with preservation
requests.
We recognize two exceptions to our user notice policy.
1. We will not notify users of legal process where providing notice is prohibited by a court
order issued under 18 U.S.C. § 2705(b) or by other legal authority. Non-disclosure
orders must be duly authorized by a judge’s signature and must be for a finite duration.
2. We reserve the right to forgo user notice when we, in our sole discretion, believe an
exceptional circumstance exists, such as cases involving child exploitation, the sale of
lethal drugs, or the threat of imminent death or serious bodily injury.
To minimize delays related to our user notice policy, law enforcement should take one of thefollowing steps:
1. When submitting legal process using LESS, choose the appropriate choice from thedropdown menu to inform us that you have no objection to us notifying the affecteduser(s) of your legal process. This saves us the step of notifying you of Snap’s user notice
policy and awaiting your confirmation that you have no objection, which means we canprocess your request more quickly.
2. Provide a court order issued in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 2705(b) or state law thatprohibits Snap from providing notice to the affected user(s). Ensure that thenon-disclosure order is connected to the applicable legal process by some unique
identifying information, such as a case number or Snapchat username(s). Please also
note we do not recognize the validity of indefinite non-disclosure orders; all orders
prohibiting Snap from providing notice to the affected user(s) should include an end
date.
3. Inform us of an alternate, valid legal basis that prohibits Snap from providing notice tothe affected user(s).
4. Inform us if your case involves child exploitation, the sale of lethal drugs, or the threatof imminent death or serious bodily injury, and provide a sufficient factual basis for Snap
to independently make that determination.

III. How Snapchat Works
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The following is an overview of how the Snapchat app works. Snapchat is often introducing
new or improved features. The most up-to-date (and additional) product information isavailable on the Snapchat Support Site at: https://support.snapchat.com.
Please note that the information provided below reflects the default settings of the Snapchat
app, but users may opt to change default settings to reduce the retention period of some
types of data within the app.
Snaps
Snaps are photos or videos taken using the Snapchat app’s camera on an individual’s mobile
device. Snaps may be shared either directly in a Chat with one or a group of the user’s friends,
or shared in a Story (explained below).
Snapchatters can save a Snap message by pressing and holding on it to save while viewing or
directly after viewing a Snap. After saving a Snap, the Snap will appear in the conversation as
Chat Media. (Chat Media is discussed in the Chat section below.)
Snap’s servers are designed to automatically delete a shared Snap after it has been opened by
all recipients. Please refer to our Support Page for more detailed information about retention ofSnaps.
Stories
A user can add Snaps, Memories, or images and video from their device camera roll to their“Story.” In general, users can manage their privacy settings so that their Story may be able tobe viewed by all Snapchatters, their friends, or a custom audience. Users can also elect tocreate other types of Stories, or to submit content to the Snap Map or Spotlight. For additional
information about Stories, or submitting to the Snap Map or Spotlight, please refer to our
Support Site.
Snap’s servers are currently designed to automatically delete the content in a user’s Story, by
default, 24 hours after it is shared on Snapchat, but the user may delete part or all of the Story
earlier or they may, in certain instances, change their settings to have the Story visible longer.
Submissions to the Snap Map and Spotlight may be saved for longer periods.
Memories
Memories is Snapchat’s cloud-storage service. Users can save their sent or unsent Snaps,
posted Stories, and photos and videos from their device’s camera roll in Memories. Content
saved in Memories is backed up by Snap and may remain in Memories until deleted by theuser. Users may choose to encrypt their content in Memories by saving it in “My Eyes Only,” inwhich case the content is not accessible to Snap and cannot be decrypted by Snap. Please8note that because Memories functions as cloud storage, Snap will not provide Memories files in
response to legal process that requests interpersonal communications.
Chat
A user can send text and send Snaps in Chat. A user may also send Memories, media uploaded
from their device’s camera roll, or audio notes (collectively “Chat Media”) to friends within the
Snapchat app using the Chat feature. Users can Chat one-on-one or in groups. Please refer tothis Support Page for more detailed information about retention of Chats. You can read more
about how Snapchatters can save and delete chats on this Support Page.
My AI is a chatbot currently available to Snapchatters. More information about My AI can befound on this Support Page.
Location Data
If a user has device-level location services turned on and has opted into location services on
Snapchat, Snap will collect location data from the device at various points during the user’s useof Snapchat. Retention periods for location data may vary depending on the purpose of thecollection. Users have some control over the deletion of their location data in the app settings.
You can learn more about Snap’s retention of location data on our Privacy by Product page,
specifically in the sections on Location and Snap Map.

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IV. Identifying a Snapchat AccountBefore sending Snap legal process seeking the preservation or disclosure of Snapchat accountrecords (i.e., Snapchat user data), law enforcement must first identify the username of the
Snapchat account. Note: a Snapchat account’s username is often confused with an account’s
display name (sometimes also referred to as a “vanity name”). We cannot locate a Snapchat
account by a display name.
Snapchat Username
A Snapchat username is a unique identifier associated with a specific Snapchat account.
Snapchat usernames may be changed by a user once every 365 days. Please note that thedecision of a user to change their username does not impact Snap’s ability to preserve or
disclose available user data pursuant to valid requests specifying either the former or the newusername.
Snapchat username attributes:● Must be 3-15 characters long
● Must begin with a letter● Can only contain letters, numbers, and the special characters hyphen ( - ), underscore( _ ), and period ( . )● Cannot contain more than one of the above special characters● Cannot end with a hyphen, underscore, or period● Cannot contain spaces● Cannot contain emojis or other symbols such as @, $, #, etc.
● Will appear only in lower-case letters within the app
Unlike a username, a display name is not a unique identifier and it can be changed repeatedly
by a Snapchatter, which changes how the display name appears to others within the app.
Snapchatters can also change how friends’ display names appear to them on Snapchat – i.e.,
customizing the app by assigning a different display name to a friend – similar to how one cancustomize contact names on a smartphone. Lastly, a display name can contain special
characters and symbols beyond hyphen, underscore, or period, as well as spaces, emojis, andcapital letters.

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Example of Snapchat username and display name:(A user's profile like the example above can be accessed in Snapchat by tapping on a user's profile image on the
Chat screen or in Search.)

In the example above, the username is “milliemanillie,” and the display name has been set to“Millie M,” which appears above the username. Note that there can be only one Snapchatterwith the username “milliemanillie” but there can be multiple Snapchatters with the display
name “Millie M.”
If a display name has not been created, one will not appear above the username.
If you are unsure if you have identified a valid Snapchat username, type the username into the
Snapchat app “Search” screen to see if it appears. If the username does not appear, then theusername does not exist or the account may have been deleted. Note: some deleted Snapchat
accounts may still have certain limited account records stored depending on various factors.
If you are unable to identify a Snapchat username, we can try to locate a Snapchat account witha current phone number (including country code) or email address if that information wasprovided by the user for their account. Phone numbers and email addresses can easily bechanged by users, so this information is not as reliable in identifying Snapchat users. Pleasealso note that Snapchatters are not required to maintain a verified phone number or email
address on their account.

11Accounts may also be identified by the account’s hexadecimal User ID. If specifying a User ID,
please submit with the characters in the 8-4-4-4-12 format, which is how such identifiers appear
in Snap’s systems.

Note: we are unable to locate Snapchat accounts based on Snapchat display name, real name,date of birth, street address, Social Security number, or other identifiers not listed above. Nor
can we locate accounts based on content or other media, or geographic location of a user at agiven time.

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V. Required Legal Process
Sending Legal Process to Snap
As explained on page 1 under “Contact Information for Law Enforcement,” all law enforcement
and governmental agencies who have access to Snap’s Law Enforcement Service System (LESS:
less.snapchat.com) should submit legal process and preservation requests through LESS.
Although we currently also accept service of legal process from law enforcement via email(from an official government email domain) to lawenforcement@snapchat.com, utilizing LESS
will allow law enforcement to track submissions and may result in a quicker response time.

Legal Process Requirements Overview
Snap discloses Snapchat account records (i.e., Snapchat user data) to law enforcement on a
non-emergency basis only if we receive legal process that complies with legal requirements.
The legal process should: be submitted in a non-editable static file (such as PDF); name “SnapInc.” as the Custodian of Records; and be signed and dated. To facilitate a response whenrequesting records regarding more than one Snapchat account (e.g., multiple usernames), such
requests should be contained in a single piece of legal process (e.g., one subpoena). Snapmay, at its discretion, also request an explanation from law enforcement justifying the numberof accounts impacted by the legal process, if a single piece of legal process implicatesnumerous accounts.

Note: to facilitate the expedient and accurate handling of requests, if legal process seeks
disclosure of records regarding more than 10 Snapchat accounts, please provide an additional
copy of your request in an editable format (such as DOCX or TXT). Failure to provide an
editable copy may delay our processing of the legal process.
When providing legal process requesting the disclosure of Snapchat account records, please
specify the following:● Snapchat username, email address, phone number, or hexadecimal User ID (see Section
IV “Identifying a Snapchat Account” above)○ Note: law enforcement must include the international calling code if specifying a
non-U.S. phone number.
● The specific type of data requested (see below)● The target date range (“month/day/year to month/day/year”) and any applicabletimezone○ Note: records disclosed by Snap are provided in Coordinated Universal Time(“UTC”).
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●●Response contact information (including a governmental email address)
If you object to us notifying affected Snapchatters and the reason for your objection(see Section II “Snap User Notice Policy” above)

The required legal process varies depending on the type of Snapchat account records you arerequesting, as described below. Please also see Section VI below regarding preservation
requests.
Basic Subscriber Information
Basic subscriber information is collected when a user creates a new Snapchat account or alters
information at a later date, among other interactions with the Snapchat app. Basic subscriber
information consists of the categories of information listed at 18 U.S.C. § 2703(c)(2), which for
Snap may include:
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Current and previous Snapchat usernames
Current and previous email addresses associated with the account, and whether verified
by userCurrent and previous phone numbers associated with the account, and whether verified
by userCurrent and previous Snapchat display names
Snapchat account creation date and IP address
IP addresses (and timestamps) relating to various Snapchat account actions
Certain information about the user’s use of Snapchat services and account settings

Note: Not all information listed above is required for a user to use the Snapchat app, and Snap
does not independently verify user-provided subscriber information.
IP logs associated with Snapchat account logins, logouts, failed login attempts, authentication
events, and Friend events are retained for a limited period of time both while an account is
active and after deletion of a Snapchat account. IP logs associated with a Snapchat account’sinteractions with the Snapchat “My AI” chatbot may be retained for longer.
Legal process required for basic subscriber information: law enforcement can obtain basic
subscriber information through a subpoena (including one issued by a grand jury); a court orderissued in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 2703(d); or a federal or state search warrant.
Communications Metadata
Logs may be available containing metadata about a user’s communications.

14Legal process required for communications metadata: law enforcement can obtaincommunications metadata pursuant to a court order issued in accordance with 18 U.S.C.
§ 2703(d) or a federal or state search warrant.
Non-Communications Metadata
Metadata not related to communications, such as Friends List or device identifier information,
may also be available. Logs regarding Memories metadata may also be available.
Legal process required for non-communications metadata: law enforcement can obtain
non-communications metadata pursuant to a court order issued in accordance with 18 U.S.C.
§ 2703(d) or a federal or state search warrant.

Location Data
Location data may be available for a Snapchatter who has enabled location services on theirdevice and opted into location services in the Snapchat app settings.
Currently, Snap can provide available geolocation data for an account as a whole, or withrespect to Memories metadata. Snap cannot provide geolocation data specifically requesting
location associated with Snap Map posts or communications.
Legal process required for location data: law enforcement can obtain location data, to theextent available, pursuant to a federal or state search warrant.
Content
As explained in Section III “How Snapchat Works” above, Snap’s servers are designed toautomatically delete most user content by default, such as the content of communications,after a limited period of time, unless it is otherwise saved by a Snapchatter. An exception is thecontent contained within Memories which, when saved, may be available until deleted by auser. As noted earlier, content saved to the My Eyes Only section of Memories is encrypted,
and cannot be decrypted by Snapchat.
Legal process required for content: law enforcement can obtain content, to the extent
available, pursuant to a federal or state search warrant.

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VI. Preservation Requests
A preservation is a snapshot in time of a user’s available data, including available basic
subscriber information, metadata, geolocation data, and content (e.g., Chats, Stories, andMemories). Because Snapchat user data is not typically retained for a long period, law
enforcement may want to expeditiously request the preservation of relevant data as soon as
possible after an alleged incident for which evidence is sought.
We honor requests from law enforcement to preserve information in accordance with 18 U.S.C.
§ 2703(f). Upon receiving such a request, we will attempt to preserve for the date range
specified in the request any available Snapchat account records associated with any properly
identified Snapchat user(s) (see Section IV “Identifying a Snapchat Account” above). We will
maintain any such preserved records in an offline file for up to 90 days, and we will extend that
preservation for one additional 90-day period with an extension request. If you require an
extension, please submit a preservation extension request, indicating clearly that it is anextension request and not an original preservation request.
As a courtesy for non-U.S. law enforcement, Snap may, at its discretion, preserve available
Snapchat account records for up to one year while the MLAT or letters rogatory process isundertaken. At its discretion, Snap may extend such a preservation for one additional 180-day
period with an extension request.

Note: since 18 U.S.C. § 2703(f) does not contemplate “serial” preservation requests or
multiple extension requests beyond one additional 90-day period, we do not comply with such
requests unless – in our sole discretion – we determine an exceptional circumstance exists.

16VII. Emergency Disclosure Requests
U.S. and non-U.S. law enforcement officials seeking the emergency disclosure of Snapchat
account records should complete and submit Snap’s Law Enforcement Emergency Response
Form via: https://less.snapchat.com/emergency.
Emergency disclosure requests must be submitted by a sworn law enforcement official andmust come from an official law enforcement email domain. When submitting an emergency
disclosure request, please provide the Snapchat username (see Section IV “Identifying a
Snapchat Account” above) or hexadecimal User ID, associated phone number or email
address; describe the nature of the emergency as specifically as possible; and specify the
information that you are seeking to resolve the emergency situation and how the information
will assist in addressing the emergency.
Consistent with 18 U.S.C. §§ 2702(b)(8) and 2702(c)(4), we are able to voluntarily disclose
certain Snapchat account records without duly authorized legal process when we believe ingood faith that an emergency posing a threat of imminent death or serious bodily injury
requires the immediate disclosure of such records. As such, please be as specific as possible indescribing the nature of the emergency and the way in which it relates to an imminent risk ofdeath or serious bodily injury.

VIII. Testimony
Records disclosures made to U.S. law enforcement will be accompanied by a signed Certificate
of Authenticity, which should eliminate the need for the testimony of a Custodian of Records.
Should testimony for the purpose of records authentication nevertheless be sought for trial,
Snap will require that any testimonial subpoena be properly domesticated and served as
required by the Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of a Witness from Without a State in
Criminal Proceedings, Cal. Penal Code § 1334, et seq.
Snap may not be able to accommodate subpoenas for witness testimony served less than 21days before testimony is required. To ensure a streamlined process and that we have adequate
notice, we suggest that you provide a courtesy copy of the subpoena to us via LESS or
lawenforcement@snapchat.com while you seek domestication. Please note that acceptance of
this courtesy copy does not waive Snap’s right to object on any applicable grounds.
Snap does not provide expert witness testimony, or testimony outside the United States.

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IX. Sample Language for Legal Process and Preservation Requests
This section provides tips and sample language that law enforcement may use to streamline
requests for the disclosure or preservation of records. As a reminder, legal process andpreservation requests must be addressed to “Snap Inc.,” and sent from an official
governmental email address or submitted via LESS.
Tips for Effective Identification of Accounts in Legal Process● Identify the account by username consistent with the Snapchat naming protocols
described in Section IV above.
● Do not use ambiguous language such as “and/or” in identifying an account.
● Do not identify Snapchat usernames as associated to other identifiers, such as phone
numbers and email addresses, unless you are certain that they are in fact associated.
● Do not provide extraneous information that Snap cannot use to locate an account (e.g.,
IP address, date of birth, given name, etc.).
● Ensure that fonts have clearly distinguishable letters and numbers (for example, avoid
Times New Roman in which a lower case L (l) is virtually indistinguishable from thenumber one (1).
● Always provide a country code for non-U.S. phone numbers when specifying a target
phone number.
● It’s best to avoid a date format that is ambiguous MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY. It willsave time if you instead spell out the month.
Sample Language to Request Basic Subscriber Information“Basic subscriber information for the Snapchat username(s) ___________________ between
month day, year and month day, year, including, the email address, phone number, accountcreation date, and available IP logs.”
Sample Language to Request Logs of Previous Communications“Logs, including sender, recipient, date, and time, concerning the communications sent to andfrom the Snapchat username(s) ________________ between month day, year and month day,year. ”

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Sample Preservation Request Letter[DATE]
Dear Snap Inc. Custodian of Records:
The below listed account(s) is(are) the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation at thisagency, and it is requested pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2703(f) that records associated with said
account(s) be preserved pending the issuance of a search warrant or other legal process
seeking disclosure of such information:[Specify Snapchat username(s), or associated email address(es), phone number(s), or
hexadecimal User ID, to be preserved (See Section IV, above). Specify also the requested date
range for data preservation.]
I understand that Snap Inc. reserves the right to delete any account that violates its Terms ofService.
If you have any questions concerning this request please contact me at [insert email address
and phone contact].
Sincerely,(Your Signature)(Your Name and Title Typed)

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