A 4782
Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the crime of unlawful access to password-protected communications stored electronically in New Jersey. It specifies that a person is guilty of a fourth-degree crime if they knowingly access a protected communication without knowing the password or obtaining consent, and a third-degree crime if the access is done for commercial gain or to cause damage. The law also outlines exceptions where access is authorized by the service provider, the user, or specific sections of existing law. This clarifies liability for accessing communications that have been left unsecured.
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Gregory McGuckin
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