Computer trespass
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Computer trespass is a computer crime in Kansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington[1].
[edit] Virginia
In Virginia, computer trespass consists of, with malicious intent, copying, altering, or erasing data from a computer, causing a computer to malfunction, causing an electronic funds transfer, etc[2]. The element of "malicious" intent was added by the Virginia General Assembly in 2005 by House Bill 2215[3]. Civil liability can be imposed regardless of intent under the terms of § 18.2-152.12[4]. The law bans unauthorized installation and use of software keyloggers but not specifically hardware keyloggers. There are felony provisions if damage is caused of $1,000 or more, or if software is installed in violation of this law on more than five computers of another.
[edit] References
- ^ Statutes by State - Computer Trespass.
- ^ § 18.2-152.4, Code of Virginia.
- ^ House Bill 2215, Virginia General Assembly.
- ^ § 18.2-152.12, Code of Virginia.
