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WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE > Washington cybercrime act.
Short Summary
The provided legal document contains definitions related to the Washington cybercrime act, which governs cybercrime activities within the state of Washington. The document defines various terms such as ‘access’, ‘cybercrime’, ‘data’, ‘data network’, ‘data program’, ‘data services’, ‘data system’, ’electronic tracking device’, ‘identifying information’, ‘malware’, ‘white hat security research’, and ‘without authorization’. It does not specify any exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation of the Washington cybercrime act. The document also includes provisions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking, outlining the elements of these crimes and the associated penalties. Overall, the document serves as a foundational reference for understanding the key concepts and terminology related to cybercrime in the state of Washington.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals who engage in cybercrime activities within the state of Washington
What does it govern?
Cybercrime activities within the state of Washington
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Spoofing: Gross misdemeanor; Electronic data tampering in the second degree: Gross misdemeanor; Electronic data service interference: Class C felony; Electronic data tampering in the first degree: Class C felony; Computer trespass in the second degree: Gross misdemeanor; Computer trespass in the first degree: Class C felony; Electronic data theft: Class C felony; Cyber harassment: Gross misdemeanor (can be elevated to a class C felony in specific situations); Cyberstalking: Gross misdemeanor (can be a class C felony in certain circumstances)
Jurisdiction
Washington