1/ Whosoever, without authorization or in excess of authorization, intentionally
hinders, impairs, interrupts or disrupts the proper functioning of the whole or any part
of computer system by inputting, transmitting, deleting or altering computer data shall
be punishable with rigorous imprisonment from three years to five years and fine not
exceeding Birr 50,000.
2/ where the crime stipulated under sub-article (1) of this Article is committed
against:
a) a computer system that is exclusively destined for the use of a legal person, the
punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment from five to 10 years and fine from Birr
50,000 to 100,000;
b) a critical infrastructure, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment from 10
years to 20 years.
6. Causing Damage to Computer Data
1/ Whosoever, without authorization or in excess of authorization, intentionally alters,
deletes, suppresses a computer data, renders it meaningless, useless or inaccessible to
authorized users shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding three
years and fine not exceeding Birr 30,000.
2/ Where the crime stipulated under sub-article (1) of this Article is committed
against:
a) a computer data that is exclusively destined for the use of a legal person, the
punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment from three years to five years and fine
from Birr 30,000 to 50,000;
b) a critical infrastructure, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment from five to
10 years and fine from Birr 50,000 to 100,000.
7. Criminal Acts Related to Usage of Computer Devices and Data
1/ Whosoever, knowing that it can cause damage to computer system, computer data
or network, intentionally transmits any computer program exclusively designed or
adapted for this purpose shall be punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding
five years or fine not exceeding Birr 50,000.
2/ Whosoever, knowing that it is to be used for the commission of unlawful act
specified under Articles 3 to 6 of this Proclamation, intentionally imports, produces,
offers for sale, distributes or makes available any computer device or computer
program designed or adapted exclusively for the purpose of committing such crimes
shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding five years and fine
from Birr 10,000 to 50,000.
3/ Whosoever possesses any computer devices or data specified under sub-article (1)
or (2) of this Article with the intention to further the commission of any of the crimes