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Computer Misuse Act
2011
THE COMPUTER MISUSE ACT, 2011
An Act to make provision for the safety and security of electronic
transactions and information systems; to prevent unlawful
access, abuse or misuse of information systems including
computers and to make provision for securing the conduct of
electronic transactions in a trustworthy electronic environment
and to provide for other related matters.
DATE OF ASSENT: 1st November, 2010.
Date of Commencement: See Section 1.
BE IT ENACTED by Parliament as follows:
PART I—PRELIMINARY.
1. Commencement.
This Act shall come into force on a date appointed by the Minister by
statutory instrument
2. Interpretation.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
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