Computer Misuse Act

Question 1

Offence 1

Answer 1

Unauthorised access to computer material.

Question 2

Creation date

Answer 2

1990

Question 3

Offence 2

Answer 3

Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime

Question 4

Offence 3

Answer 4

Unauthorised modification of computer material.

Question 5

Offence 3a

Answer 5

Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences.

Question 6

Penalties

Answer 6

Offence 1:Up to six months in prison and/or a hefty fine

Offence 2 and Offence 3: Up to a five year prison sentence and /or a hefty fine

Offence 4:Up to a five year prison sentence and /or an unlimited fine