Guam § 4508 - Employee Email Accounts Protected.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4508 — Employee Email Accounts Protected., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4508. Employee Email Accounts Protected.
Public access of electronic mail (email) messages sent to and from an employee’s government of Guam
email account shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 5, Guam Code Annotated (Freedom
of Information Act).
(a) Any email messages regarding information not authorized to be public by the Freedom of
Information Act shall continue to be non-public information.
(b) Searches of files, messages and files contained in an employee’s government of Guam email
account may be conducted by investigatory personnel if authorized by a warrant issued by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
(c) If a warrantless search, without probable cause, is conducted of the messages and files in an
employee’s government of Guam email account, no information may be used against the employee in
a civil or criminal proceeding.
(d) Any warrantless searches of an employee’s government of Guam email accounts, and the
purposes of such searches, shall be reported to the Office of the Attorney General prior to conducting
the search.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4508
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4508 cover?
Section 4508 ("Employee Email Accounts Protected.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 4508?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4508" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 4508 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Guam.