Computer Misuse Act Sample Clauses

The Computer Misuse Act clause defines the legal obligations and restrictions regarding the unauthorized use of computer systems and data. In practice, this clause prohibits activities such as hacking, unauthorized access, or deliberate introduction of malware into computer networks. It applies to all parties involved in the agreement, ensuring that each party is responsible for preventing and reporting any misuse of computer resources. The core function of this clause is to protect digital assets and information by deterring unlawful computer activities and providing a clear legal framework for addressing breaches.
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Computer Misuse Act. Under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, it is illegal to access data without authorisation. This type of activity is known as ‘hacking’. There are three offences under this Act:  Accessing data or programmes held in a computer without authorisation  Accessing data or programmes held in a computer without authorisation with the intention of committing a further offence, e.g. fraud, blackmail  Modifying data or programmes held in a computer that you are not authorised to modify  Accessing data using another person’s password is an offence under this Act.
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Computer Misuse Act. The Computer Misuse Act makes it an offence for anyone to have: ▪ Unauthorised access to computer material eg. if you find or guess a fellow student’s password and use it. ▪ Unauthorised access to deliberately commit an unlawful act eg. if you guess a fellow student’s password and access their learning account without permission ▪ Unauthorised changes to computer material eg. if you change the desk-top set up on your computer or introduce a virus deliberately to the school’s network system.
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Computer Misuse Act. The Client gives Intertek NTA authorization to perform the Services against the defined target network and systems;
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