However, the ECPA does allow for certain exceptions.
System operators can look at e-mail 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. Many companies and some universities reserve the right to monitor e-mail on their systems. MIT does no such monitoring, nor does the Institute keep any records of e-mail activity. Your e-mail could still be read by others.