Computer Misuse Act · s 7

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s 7Unauthorised obstruction of use of computer

(1)

Any person who knowingly and without authority or lawful excuse —

(a)

interferes with, or interrupts or obstructs the lawful use of, a computer; or

(b)

impedes or prevents access to, or impairs the usefulness or effectiveness of, any program or data stored in a computer, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding

$10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.

(2)

If any damage is caused as a result of an offence under this section, the person convicted of the offence is liable to a fine not exceeding

$50,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years or both.

Unauthorised disclosure of access code.