Difference between revisions of "Computer Misuse Act"

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1) unauthorized access to computer material, punishable by 1 Year in prison.
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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 1 Year.
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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 1 Year in prison.
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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

Revision as of 08:59, 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