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17 U.S.C. 1205: Savings clauseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§1205. Savings clause

Nothing in this chapter abrogates, diminishes, or weakens the provisions of, nor provides any defense or element of mitigation in a criminal prosecution or civil action under, any Federal or State law that prevents the violation of the privacy of an individual in connection with the individual’s use of the Internet.

(Added Pub. L. 105–304, title I, § 103(a) , Oct. 28, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2876 .)