Computer Crime

Question 1

‘Access’ means:

Answer 1

Connecting to a computer and instructing or communicating with it.

Question 2

‘Computer System’ means:

Answer 2

A computer and the networks and peripherals it is connected to.

Question 3

‘Computer’ means:

Answer 3

it takes it’s normal meaning but is not defined by statute.

Question 4

CA61 s249
What is the difference between subsections (1) and (2)?
What are their penalties?

Answer 4

(1) Thereby obtains or causes loss (7yrs)
(2) Intent to obtain or cause loss (5yrs)

Question 5

Loss: Does the person suffering the loss have to be aware of the loss at the time?

Answer 5

No.

Question 6

CA61 s250(1) Damage or Interfere with Comp

What does this section refer to?
What is the penalty?

Answer 6

Damaging a computer system and knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to result. (10 yrs)

Question 7

CA61 s250(2) Damage or Interfere with Comp

What does this section refer to?
What is the penalty?

Answer 7

Knowing without authority,
(a) damages data or software
(b) causes data or software damage
(c) causes computer system to FAIL or DENY SERVICE

(7 yrs)

Question 8

CA61 s252
Accessing Comp Sys WITHOUT AUTHORISATION

What is the key distinction in the use of the term WITHOUT AUTHORISATION? (What does it refer to?)

Answer 8

‘Without Authorisation’ refers to not having authority to access the computer system.

(Does not refer to the authority to obtain or cause loss or damage)

Question 9

Is ‘ACCESS’ dependent on connection?

Answer 9

Yes.

Question 10

Give an example of a person accessing a computer system without actually being present?

Answer 10

Using a virus to access a computer system.