Computer Misuse Act 1990

• Criminalize unauthorized access to computer systems.
• Deter serious criminals from using a computer in the commission of a criminal offence or seek to hinder or impair access to data stored in a computer.

Read more about Computer Misuse Act 1990: - The full text of the CMA act is available online. - The Internet Crime Forum maintains a large collection of information about Internet crime and related law enforcement and legislation.

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