Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.
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Overview
This bill clarifies the crime of unlawful access related to password-protected communications stored electronically in New Jersey. It specifically addresses situations where someone accesses a communication without authorization, particularly when it’s protected by a password, and without knowing or inputting the password or obtaining consent from the owner. The law expands the definition of ‘knowingly accessing without authorization’ to include scenarios where a user fails to properly log out of an account, leaving the communication unprotected. It also outlines penalties for different levels of intent, including commercial gain or malicious damage.
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James Holzapfel
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