However, the ECPA does allow for certain exceptions.
System operators can look at e-mail in order to debug a problem with their system.
Service providers may ask users to sign a consent form waiving their ECPA rights. Further, the ECPA doesn't prevent employers from looking at employee e-mail. As a result many companies and some universities have stated that they reserve the right to monitor all e-mail on their systems. MIT does no such monitoring, nor does the Institute keep any records of e-mail activity. This does not mean that no one will see your e-mail.