The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
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What is the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
What is the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
UK law protecting computer systems and data from unauthorised access and misuse
Year Computer Misuse Act introduced
Year Computer Misuse Act introduced
1990
Number of primary offences under CMA
Number of primary offences under CMA
Three
CMA Section 1 offence
CMA Section 1 offence
Unauthorised access to computer material
Section 1 max imprisonment
Section 1 max imprisonment
Up to 2 years
CMA Section 2 offence
CMA Section 2 offence
Unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences
Section 2 max imprisonment
Section 2 max imprisonment
Up to 5 years
CMA Section 3 offence
CMA Section 3 offence
Unauthorised modification of computer material
Section 3 max imprisonment
Section 3 max imprisonment
Up to 10 years
CMA Section 3A offence
CMA Section 3A offence
Making, supplying, or obtaining tools for misuse
Section 3A max imprisonment
Section 3A max imprisonment
Up to 2 years
Hacking social media account without permission
Hacking social media account without permission
Section 1 offence
Distributing virus to delete files
Distributing virus to delete files
Section 3 offence