Which warrant authorizes listening to, recording, monitoring, or surveillance of the content of communications during transmission?

• A. WDCD
• B. WICD
• C. WSSECD
• D. All of the above

Answer: (B)

Real-time interception of communications is governed by a warrant for interception of communications and data. This instrument specifically authorizes listening to, recording, monitoring, or surveillance of the content while it is being transmitted. It is issued by a judge upon a showing of probable cause and must be narrowly tailored to a defined person, place, or device and a limited time frame. Other warrants cover different acts (for example, access to stored or non-live data) and do not authorize intercepting communications as they travel. So the warrant for interception of communications and data is the correct choice.