Computer Crimz

Question 1

Define access

Answer 1

Access in relation to any computer system, 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 authorisation

Answer 2

authorisation includes an authorisation conferred on a person by or under an enactment or a rule of law, or by an order of a court or judicial process

Question 3

Define computer system

Answer 3

A) means
- a computer or
- 2 or more interconnected computers or
- any communication links between computers or to remote terminal or another device or
- 2 or more interconnected computers combined with any communication links between computers or to remote terminals or any other device and
B) includes any part of the items described in paragraph (a) and all related, input, output, processing, storage, software, or communication facilities and stored data

Question 4

What is the difference between section 249(1) and 249(2)?

Answer 4

249(1) is directed at the situation where a person has actually accessed a computer system, obtains the offending material or causes loss.
249(2) is directed at someone who accessed a computer system with intent regardless of the result

Question 5

In relation to computer system, does a person who suffers loss have to be aware of it at the time?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Does a person have to be physically present in order to access a computer system?

Answer 6

No