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……......………………………………….	Table of Contents I. Emergency Requests ……………………... Snapchat and Law Enforcement .. 8 A. 4 IV.……………...…. 9 C.. 7 VII..…. Sample Preservation Request Letter …….. Sample Language for Basic Subscriber Info ………… 9 B. Sample Language for Snap Logs …. 4 III.…………………… 7 VIII. Locating a Snapchat Account …….. Snapchat’s User Notice Policy ………………………………. Preservation Requests ……………….………………….…………………………. Sample Emergency Disclosure Form …………………10 2	... How Snapchat Works …….. 8 IX.………. 5 V.…………… 9 D...…………………………… 3 II.. Sample Language and Forms ……………………………... Snapchat Retention Periods …………………………………. User Records Maintained by Snapchat and the Legal Process Required to Obtain Those Records . 5 VI..
court orders. ECPA mandates that Snapchat disclose certain user information to law enforcement only in response to specific types of legal process. Snapchat is committed to assisting law enforcement investigations as the law requires. Snapchat may provide this guide to international agencies to help them understand how Snapchat works. The application provides a new way to share moments with photos. and search warrants. and text. That is why we provide not only this guide but also phone and email support to law enforcement agencies for both emergency and non-emergency inquiries. 3	. and account content (definitions provided in Section IV of this guide) in response to appropriate legal process. For the most part.S. Generally speaking. It is important to recognize that Snapchat cannot provide legal advice to law enforcement officials. including subpoenas.C. Snapchat and Law Enforcement Snapchat is a mobile phone application available through the iPhone App Store and Google Play. The purpose of this guide is to familiarize U. et seq. videos.	I. Contact information for Snapchat’s law enforcement support is listed on the cover of this guide.S. International governmental and law enforcement agencies must rely on the mechanics of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (“MLAT”) or letters rogatory to seek user information from Snapchat. agencies. login information. law enforcement agencies with the categories of information available from Snapchat and the specific legal process needed to compel that information. § 2701. Snapchat’s ability to disclose user information is governed by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 18 U. we suggest that you contact the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) at 202-514-1026 and ask to speak to the Duty Attorney. ECPA authorizes law enforcement to compel Snapchat to disclose basic user identity information. So if you need further clarification about ECPA’s restrictions on providers like Snapchat. (“ECPA”).S.S. This guide provides information for domestic U. governmental and law enforcement agencies. but the legal process and emergency disclosure provisions apply only to U.
a user can opt to save part of the Chat by tapping on the message (text or photo) that he or she wants to keep. without being saved. Snapchat’s User Notice Policy Starting November 15. Stories A user can also add the photo/video Snap to their “Story”. Snapchat reserves the right to forgo user notice. Chat A user can also type messages to friends within the Snapchat app using the Chat feature. Within the Snapchat app itself.C. Depending on the user’s privacy settings. How Snapchat Works Snaps A user takes a photo or video using their camera phone in real-time.	II. where Snapchat. § 2705(b) or by other legal authority. A user can elect to have the photo/video saved in their phone’s photo gallery or just sent via Snapchat. such as cases involving child exploitation or the threat of imminent death or bodily injury. in its sole discretion.S. and once it is viewed by both parties – and both parties swipe away from the Chat screen – the message will be cleared. 4	. believes an exceptional circumstance exists. the photos and videos added to a Story can be viewed by either all Snapchatters or just the user’s friends for up to 24 hours. it will be Snapchat’s policy to notify its users when we receive legal process seeking their records. The user then selects a time limit of 1-10 seconds for the receiver to view the photo or video. or content. 2015. information. Second. A user sends a Chat message to a friend. Snapchat will recognize two exceptions to this policy. Snapchat will not notify users of legal process where providing notice is prohibited by a court order issued under 18 U. The photo/video can then be sent to a friend in Snapchat. First. III. The user can clear the message by tapping it again.
or civil investigative demand pursuant to 18 U. User Records Maintained by Snapchat and the Legal Process Required to Obtain Those Records Note: Please send all legal process via email to lawenforcement@snapchat. Basic Subscriber Information Basic subscriber information is collected when a user creates a new Snapchat account. Snapchat can try—with varying degrees of success—to locate the account with a phone number or email address. Please note that not all listed information is required.S. If you are unable to locate a username. or otherwise interacts with the Service. § 2703(c)(2). 5	. you must first identify the username of the account. administrative subpoena. or a federal or state search warrant. Locating a Snapchat Account Before sending a legal request to Snapchat. a court order issued in accordance with 18 U.com Snapchat can release user records on a non-emergency basis only if it receives legal process that fully complies with ECPA. § 2703(d).	IV.C. and that user-provided subscriber information is not always independently verified by Snapchat. Basic subscriber information may include: • • • • • Snapchat username Email address Phone number Snapchat account creation date Timestamp and IP address of account logins and logouts Process required for basic subscriber information: This information can be obtained through a subpoena (including one issued by a grand jury). alters information at a later date.C. The required legal process varies depending on the type of user information you seek: a.S. V.
and search warrants. c. Please note: Snapchat is continuously being updated with new features to improve the user’s experience and functionality of the service. § 2703(d) or a federal or state search warrant. Snapchat accepts service through email (lawenforcement@snapchat. court orders. Snapchat may produce documents in response to out-of-state domestic legal process such as subpoenas.S. Message Content In certain limited circumstances it may be possible for Snapchat to retrieve the content of sent messages. emergency requests. whether the results must be returned before a specific date. International Governmental and Law Enforcement Requests International governmental and law enforcement agencies must use MLAT or letters rogatory processes to seek user information from Snapchat. but not the content. Process required for message content: A federal or state search warrant is required for requests that include message content. And even when a Snap remains unopened.com) and U. please provide the following details: the username of the account you seek information from. The logs contain meta-data about the messages. When providing Snapchat with legal process for user records. 6	. and where the results should be returned. mail and overnight courier services (at the address provided on the cover of this guide). Log of Previous Snaps Snapchat retains logs of previous messages sent and received.	b. The reason Snapchat often will not be able to retrieve message content is that Snapchat deletes each Snap from its servers once all recipients have viewed it.C. d. Process required for the log of previous Snaps: This information is available pursuant to a court order under 18 U. it will be deleted 30 days after it was first sent.S.
you may request user records on an emergency basis by sending an email to lawenforcement@snapchat. All emergency requests must be signed by a sworn law enforcement officer. During non-holiday business hours (Monday to Friday. and those received through email must come from a valid law enforcement email address.C. Note regarding all legal requests following preservations: When serving follow-up legal process for information that was previously the subject of a preservation request.S. or if you received a confirmation email. Preservation Requests Snapchat honors requests from law enforcement to preserve information in accordance with 18 U.com or by calling 310-684-3062. § 2703(f). §§ 2702(b)(8) and 2702(c)(4). Emergency Requests Under 18 U.com. Snapchat will preserve available account information associated with the username listed in the request in an offline file for up to 90 days and will extend the preservation for one additional 90-day period on a renewed request. please also refer to any prior preservation requests by date. When drafting your emergency 7	. Upon receiving a preservation request on law enforcement department letterhead. To expedite our response. Snapchat is able to disclose information voluntarily when we believe in good faith that an emergency posing a threat of death or serious physical injury to any person requires the immediate disclosure of this information. During nonbusiness hours. All other law enforcement questions or general inquiries should be sent to lawenforcement@snapchat. provide us with the Snapchat case number. you may call 310-684-3062. please specify whether the request is seeking both the information preserved and any updated user account information. Note: This number is only for use by sworn law enforcement officials requiring assistance with a threat of imminent death or bodily injury.C. VII. Sample Emergency Disclosure form language is provided in section VIII of this Guide.S.	VI. 9am – 5pm PT).
Once the user makes a change. however. Sample Language and Forms This section provides sample language that law enforcement may use to complete the section of their legal process identifying the information they seek from Snapchat. under certain limited circumstances. 8	. Snapchat Retention Periods Snapchat retains different types of user information for different periods of time. Log information.	disclosure request. Basic Subscriber information: The basic subscriber information entered by a user in creating an account is maintained as long as the user has not edited the information or removed the information from the account. Upon receipt of a preservation request. It is important to be as specific as possible when identifying the information you are requesting from Snapchat. and future actions by the user will not affect the preserved user information. Snapchat can capture the user information available at that time.C). IX. These are examples of the most commonly requested information from Snapchat. the previously existing information is overwritten. Snapchat also retains logs containing IP addresses associated with account login and logout for a limited period of time after the user has deleted his or her Snapchat account. Snapchat retains logs of previous Snaps and may. store the content of users’ unopened Snaps (see the previous discussion of message content in Section IV. VIII. Snapchat honors valid law enforcement preservation requests made during the period the requested user information is available. please describe the nature of the emergency as specifically as possible and specify the information that you are seeking to resolve the emergency situation.
I have provided below answers to the following questions in enough detail as I am able in order to provide a good-faith basis for releasing records on an emergency basis: • What is the nature of the emergency involving a danger of death or serious physical injury? • Whose death or serious physical injury is threatened? • What specific information in Snapchat’s possession related to the emergency are you requesting? _____________________ Signature of Sworn Officer _____________________________ Printed Name of Sworn Officer ______________________ Agency _____________________________ Date 10	.	d. Sample Emergency Disclosure Form (Must be on the investigating agency or department letterhead and sent from an official governmental email address. email address.C.) Dear Custodian of Records: I request release of records for the Snapchat account associated with ______________(username.S. § 2702(b)(8) and § 2702(c)(4). or phone number) on an emergency basis pursuant to 18 U.
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