CALEA Compliance and Lawful Intercept Audit Checklist

This CALEA compliance and lawful intercept audit checklist ensures adherence to the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (47 USC 1001-1010), FCC 47 CFR Part 1.20000-1.20008, J-STD-025B Lawful Intercept Interface Standards, and Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) procedural requirements. Designed for telecom carrier CALEA compliance teams.

  • Industry: Telecommunications & IT
  • Frequency: Annually
  • Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Role: CALEA Compliance Manager / Network Legal Compliance Officer
  • Total Items: 9
  • Compliance: CALEA 47 USC 1001-1010 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement, FCC 47 CFR Part 1.20000-1.20008 CALEA Implementation, J-STD-025B Lawful Intercept Interface Standard, Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 USC 2510-2523, DOJ CALEA Model Capabilities Plan

CALEA Technical Capability

Lawful intercept capability per J-STD-025B.

  • Carrier capable of conducting court-ordered wire surveillance on all services?
  • Call Data Records (CDR) delivery to LEA within required timeframe?
  • Pen register and trap-and-trace capability implemented?
  • J-STD-025B interface used for all law enforcement delivery?

Legal Process Handling

Court order receipt, authentication, and response procedures.

  • Law enforcement point of contact (LEC) identified and available 24/7?
  • Legal process verification procedure documented (authenticating court orders)?
  • Response time to legal process orders tracked and meeting obligations?
  • Annual CALEA training provided to legal and technical response teams?
  • CALEA Compliance Notes

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Why Use This CALEA Compliance and Lawful Intercept Audit Checklist?

This calea compliance and lawful intercept audit checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for calea compliance manager / network legal compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 9 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: annually.

Ensures compliance with CALEA 47 USC 1001-1010 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement, FCC 47 CFR Part 1.20000-1.20008 CALEA Implementation, J-STD-025B Lawful Intercept Interface Standard, Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 USC 2510-2523, DOJ CALEA Model Capabilities Plan. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CALEA Compliance and Lawful Intercept Audit Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 9 inspection items across 2 sections: CALEA Technical Capability, Legal Process Handling. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed annually. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.

Who should use this CALEA Compliance and Lawful Intercept Audit Checklist?

This checklist is designed for CALEA Compliance Manager / Network Legal Compliance Officer professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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