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Computer Misuse Act 1990

The Act creates the offences of unauthorised access to computer material, unauthorised access with intent, unauthorised acts impairing operation, and making or supplying articles for use in such offences. It is the statute behind most UK prosecutions for hacking.

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Reference

Reference
1990 c. 18
In force
1990-08-29
Area
Data protection and online duties
Supervision
National Crime Agency
Publisher
legislation.gov.uk
Checked
2026-09-10

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