Computer Crime Law
/ˈkɒmpjuːtər kraɪm lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) Branch of law dealing with offenses involving computers or digital data, such as hacking, unauthorized access, and cyber fraud.
Computer crime law regulates illegal activities like identity theft conducted via the internet.
Forms
- computer crime law
- computer crime laws
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Commentary
This term encompasses various statutes addressing unlawful conduct involving computing technology; drafting should specify applicable digital contexts to avoid ambiguity.
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