Computer Misuse Act

Computer Misuse Act

1. Offence Three

   • Up to 5 years in jail and/or a large fine!

2. Offence One (Unauthorized access to computer material)

   • Up to six months in jail and/or a large fine!
   • Gaining access to someone else's personal account and opening files, even if unchanged

3. Offence Two (Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime)

   • Accessing somebody else's account with purpose to commit a crime
   • Up to 5 years in jail and/or a large fine!

4. Offence Three A

5. Passed in 1990