2-13 Computer Misuse Act 1990

Computer Misuse Act (1990)

     An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification; and for connected purposes.

        Offences:

- Unauthorised access to material | Max. 6 months imprisonment and/or £5000 fine.
        Example: An employee accessing a companies database to view their colleages' pay.

- Unauthorised access with intent | Max. 5 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine.
        Example: A person hacks into their own back account details intending to change their balance.

- Unauthorised modification | Max. 5 years imprisonment and/or unlimited fine.
        Example: A hacker vandilises a website from another computer.