Computer Misuse Act 1990
/ˈkɒmpjʊtə mɪsˌjuːs æk(t) ˈnaɪnti ˈnaɪnti/
Definitions
- (n.) A UK statute enacted in 1990 to criminalize unauthorized access to computer systems and related offenses.
The defendant was charged under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 for hacking into the company's data servers.
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- computer misuse act 1990
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Commentary
This statute is foundational in UK law for addressing cyber-related offenses; precise terminology should match statutory language to avoid ambiguity.
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