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§ 7611. Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and OffensesEffective: February 14, 2003

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article G. Miscellaneous Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 76. Computer Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter B. Hacking and Similar Offenses
Effective: February 14, 2003
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7611
§ 7611. Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a computer if he:
(1) accesses or exceeds authorization to access, alters, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof with the intent to interrupt the normal functioning of a person or to devise or execute any scheme or artifice to defraud or deceive or control property or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises;
(2) intentionally and without authorization accesses or exceeds authorization to access, alters, interferes with the operation of, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof; or
(3) intentionally or knowingly and without authorization gives or publishes a password, identifying code, personal identification number or other confidential information about a computer, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device.
(b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
(c) Prosecution not prohibited.--Prosecution for an offense under this section shall not prohibit prosecution under any other section of this title.

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2002, Dec. 16, P.L. 1953, No. 226, § 3, effective in 60 days.
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7611, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7611
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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