Difference between revisions of "Computer Misuse Act"
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An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorized access or modification; and for connected purposes. | An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorized access or modification; and for connected purposes. | ||
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− | + | 1) Unauthorized access to computer material, punishable by 6 Months in prison and/or £5000 fine. | |
− | 3) | + | 2) Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences, punishable by 5 Years in prison and/or unlimited fine. |
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+ | 3) Unauthorized modification of computer material, punishable by 5 Years in prison and/or an unlimited fine. | ||
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+ | 4) Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences, punishable with up to a ten-year prison sentence and/or an unlimited fine |
Latest revision as of 09:00, 28 April 2021
An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorized access or modification; and for connected purposes.
1) Unauthorized access to computer material, punishable by 6 Months in prison and/or £5000 fine.
2) Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences, punishable by 5 Years in prison and/or unlimited fine.
3) Unauthorized modification of computer material, punishable by 5 Years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.
4) Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences, punishable with up to a ten-year prison sentence and/or an unlimited fine