Computer related offences are governed under the
Computer Misuse and Cyber security Act (Chapter 50A).
It is an offence to intentionally use a computer to
perform any function that secures unauthorised access to a computer programmer
or data. The punishment for this offence is a maximum fine of $5,000 and/or an
imprisonment not more than 2 years.
It is also an offence to access a computer programme
or use data in the computer to commit an offence involving property, fraud,
dishonesty or acts that cause bodily harm. The punishment is a maximum fine of
$50,000 and/or imprisonment term of not more than 10 years.
Unauthorized modification of contents in a computer is
also an offence and one is liable to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or
imprisonment term of not more than 3 years.
Online scams and identify theft offences are governed
under this act as well, but one can be charged under the Penal Code or
Securities and Future Act as well.
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legal representation from our Experienced Criminal Lawyers, kindly contact Gloria James-Civetta & Co on
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