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CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT. > WEST VIRGINIA COMPUTER CRIME AND ABUSE ACT.
Short Summary
The West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act is a legal document that governs the access, use, and protection of computer systems and data in West Virginia. It applies to individuals who own, lease, or are licensees of various computer-related entities. The Act defines key terms such as ‘access,’ ‘authorization,’ ‘computer,’ ‘computer contaminant,’ ‘computer data,’ ‘computer network,’ ‘computer operations,’ ‘computer program,’ ‘computer software,’ ‘computer services,’ ‘computer supplies,’ ‘computer resources,’ ‘financial instrument,’ ‘owner,’ ‘person,’ ‘property,’ ‘ransomware,’ and ‘value.’ The Act also provides definitions for ‘value of property or computer services.’ The penalties for non-compliance or violation of the Act are not specified in the provided content.
Whom does it apply to?
It applies to any person who owns, leases, or is a licensee of various computer-related entities.
What does it govern?
The West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act governs the access, use, and protection of computer systems and data in West Virginia.
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The penalties for non-compliance or violation of the Act are not specified in the provided content.
Jurisdiction
West Virginia