### Question
How is the "ordinary course of business" defined?


### Answer
The term **ordinary course of business** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 2710* as follows -

> only debt collection activities, order fulfillment, request processing, and the transfer of ownership

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2710*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 121-STORED WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONAL RECORDS ACCESS**

