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N.Y. Penal Law § 156.05: Unauthorized use of a computer

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title J. Offenses Involving Theft
  4. Article 156. Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms

§ 156.05 Unauthorized use of a computer.

A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he or she

knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer

service, or computer network without authorization.

Unauthorized use of a computer is a class A misdemeanor.

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