All disposals
Cyber· CMA 1990
Section 1 — Unauthorised access to computer material
Causing a computer to perform any function with intent to secure unauthorised access to any program or data, knowing the access is unauthorised.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- 2 years on indictment.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✓ CR✓ Caution✓ Cond. Caution
Note: Many low-level cases (snooping, password sharing) suit Cyber Choices diversion.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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