Computer Crime Flashcards
Define “Access”
Access is widely defined and covers almost all interactions with a computer system such as using a computer at work and more remote forms of access such as viewing a website or using a virus.
Access requires that the person instructing or communicating with the computer system has some form of connection with the computer system through which instructions or communications pay pass.
Define “Computer System”
Computer System is widely defined to include all related input, output, processing, storage, software, or communication facilities, and stored data.
It can encompass one computer or a network of computers or a computer connected to the internet with the potential of connecting to millions of networked computers.
What are the elements of Accessing Computer System for Dishonest Purpose 249(1)?
- Directly or indirectly
- Accesses any computer system
- And thereby, dishonestly or by deception
- And without claim of right
- Obtains
- Any property, privilege, service, pecuniary advantage, benefit, or valuable consideration or causes loss to any other person
What are the elements of Accessing Computer System for Dishonest Purpose 249(2)?
- Directly or indirectly
- Accesses any computer system
- With intent
- Dishonestly or by deception
- And without claim of right
- To obtain any property, privilege, service, pecuniary advantage, benefit or valuable consideration; or To cause loss to any other person.
