identification number, code or method used to access a computer or
computer network,
commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not
less than [period] or to imprisonment for a term but not exceeding
[period] or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(6) A person shall not be liable under this section where –
(a) he is acting pursuant to measures that can be taken under Part V of this
Act; or
(b) he is acting in reliance of any other statutory power.
(5) Where an offence under this section is committed in relation to data that
is in a critical database or that is concerned with national security or the
provision of an essential service, the person shall be liable, upon conviction,
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [period].
(6) For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether an illegal
interference or any intended effect of it, be permanent or merely temporary.
Data Espionage
Illegal System
Interference
8.
9.
(1) A person who, intentionally without lawful excuse or justification or in
excess of a lawful excuse or justification obtains, for himself or for another,
computer data which are not meant for him and which are specially
protected against unauthorized access, commits an offence punishable, on
conviction, by imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, or a fine
not exceeding M50, 000, or both.
(1) A person who intentionally, without lawful excuse or justification or in
excess of a lawful excuse or justification:
(a)
hinders or interferes with the functioning of a computer system; or
(b)
hinders or interferes with a person who is lawfully using or
operating a computer system;
commits an offence punishable, on conviction, by imprisonment for a
period not exceeding five years, and a fine not exceeding M50, 000, or
both.
(2) A person who intentionally and without lawful excuse or justification or
in excess of a lawful excuse or justification seizes or destroys any computer
storage medium commits an offence punishable, on conviction, by
imprisonment for a period not exceeding [period], and a fine not exceeding
[amount], or both.