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Code · Illinois · Chapter 5 — GENERAL PROVISIONS · Act 855

Sec. 5. Definitions.

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Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Electronic communication" means any origination, transmission, emission, transfer, or reception of signs, signals, data, writings, images, video, audio, or intelligence of any nature by telephone, including cellular telephones or a wire, Internet, wireless, radio, electromagnetic, photo-electronic or photo-optical system, cable television, fiber optic, satellite, microwave, Internet-based or wireless distribution network, system, facility or related technology.
"Household" means any single or multiple family dwelling, including but not limited to a single family home, house, apartment, mobile home, trailer, building, condominium, duplex, townhouse, or other living quarters, used or intended to be used as a dwelling place and immediately surrounding area.
"Household electronic device" means any device primarily intended for use within a household that is capable of facilitating any electronic communication, excluding personal computing devices and digital gateway devices. For purposes of this Act: "personal computing device" means a personal computer, cell phone, smartphone, or tablet; and "digital gateway device" means a modem, router, wireless access point, or cable set-top box serviced by a cable provider.
"Household electronic data" means any information or input provided by a person to a household electronic device.
"Law enforcement agency" means any agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State which is vested by law with the duty to maintain public order and to enforce criminal laws.
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