Section 5

Subject to subsection (2), any person who does any act which he knows will cause an unauthorised modification of the contents of any computer is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding

$20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.

If any damage is caused as a result of an offence under this section, the person convicted of the offence is liable to a fine not exceeding

$50,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years or both.

Computer Misuse

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For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial that the act in question was not directed at —

For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether an unauthorised modification is, or is intended to be, permanent or temporary.

Unauthorised use or interception of computer service.