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Computer Misuse Act · 2007 Revised Edition · Part II · Offences
Computer Misuse Act · 2007 Revised Edition · Part II · Offences
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Any person who knowingly and without authority or lawful excuse —
interferes with, or interrupts or obstructs the lawful use of, a computer; or
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.
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.
Part III