Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA)
Definition
The primary UK statute creating offences of unauthorised access to computer material, unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences, and unauthorised modification of computer material. Amended by the Police and Justice Act 2006 and the Serious Crime Act 2015 to add denial-of-service and article-for-use offences.
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