Computer Crime

Question 1

Define “Access”

Answer 1

Access
means instruct, communicate with, store data in, receive data from, or otherwise make use of any of the resources of the computer system.

Question 2

Define “Computer System”

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What are the elements of Accessing Computer System for Dishonest Purpose 249(1)?

Answer 3

• Directly or indirectly
• Accesses any computer system
• dishonestly or by deception
• without claim of right
• Obtains
• Any property, privilege, service, pecuniary advantage, benefit, or valuable consideration or causes loss to any other person

Question 4

What are the elements of Accessing Computer System for Dishonest Purpose 249(2)?

Answer 4

• 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.