2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 164 - Offenses Against Property
Section 164.377 - Computer crime.


(a) To "access" means to instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve data from or otherwise make use of any resources of a computer, computer system or computer network.
(b) "Computer" means, but is not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical electrochemical or other high-speed data processing device that performs logical, arithmetic or memory functions by the manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical signals or impulses, and includes the components of a computer and all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities that are connected or related to such a device in a system or network.
(c) "Computer network" means, but is not limited to, the interconnection of communication lines, including microwave or other means of electronic communication, with a computer through remote terminals or a complex consisting of two or more interconnected computers.
(d) "Computer program" means, but is not limited to, a series of instructions or statements, in a form acceptable to a computer, which permits the functioning of a computer system in a manner designed to provide appropriate products from or usage of such computer system.
(e) "Computer software" means, but is not limited to, computer programs, procedures and associated documentation concerned with the operation of a computer system.
(f) "Computer system" means, but is not limited to, a set of related, connected or unconnected, computer equipment, devices and software. "Computer system" also includes any computer, device or software owned or operated by the Oregon State Lottery or rented, owned or operated by another person or entity under contract to or at the direction of the Oregon State Lottery.
(g) "Data" means a representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts, computer software, computer programs or instructions. "Data" may be in any form, in storage media, or as stored in the memory of the computer, or in transit, or presented on a display device. "Data" includes, but is not limited to, computer or human readable forms of numbers, text, stored voice, graphics and images.
(h) "Intimate image" means a photograph, film, video, recording, digital picture or other visual reproduction of a person whose intimate parts are visible or who is engaged in sexual conduct.
(i) "Intimate parts" means uncovered human genitals, pubic areas or female nipples.
(j) "Property" includes, but is not limited to, financial instruments, information, including electronically produced data, and computer software and programs in either computer or human readable form, intellectual property and any other tangible or intangible item of value.
(k) "Proprietary information" includes any scientific, technical or commercial information including any design, process, procedure, list of customers, list of suppliers, customers’ records or business code or improvement thereof that is known only to limited individuals within an organization and is used in a business that the organization conducts. The information must have actual or potential commercial value and give the user of the information an opportunity to obtain a business advantage over competitors who do not know or use the information.
(L) "Services" includes, but is not limited to, computer time, data processing and storage functions.
(m) "Sexual conduct" means sexual intercourse or oral or anal sexual intercourse, as those terms are defined in ORS 163.305, or masturbation.
(2) Any person commits computer crime who knowingly accesses, attempts to access or uses, or attempts to use, any computer, computer system, computer network or any part thereof for the purpose of:
(a) Devising or executing any scheme or artifice to defraud;
(b) Obtaining money, property or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises; or
(c) Committing theft, including, but not limited to, theft of proprietary information or theft of an intimate image.
(3) Any person who knowingly and without authorization alters, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, or any computer software, program, documentation or data contained in such computer, computer system or computer network, commits computer crime.
(4) Any person who knowingly and without authorization uses, accesses or attempts to access any computer, computer system, computer network, or any computer software, program, documentation or data contained in such computer, computer system or computer network, commits computer crime.
(5)(a) A violation of the provisions of subsection (2) or (3) of this section shall be a Class C felony. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a violation of the provisions of subsection (4) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Any violation of this section relating to a computer, computer network, computer program, computer software, computer system or data owned or operated by the Oregon State Lottery or rented, owned or operated by another person or entity under contract to or at the direction of the Oregon State Lottery Commission shall be a Class C felony. [1985 c.537 §8; 1989 c.737 §1; 1991 c.962 §17; 2001 c.870 §18; 2015 c.350 §1; 2017 c.318 §13]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes

Chapter 164 - Offenses Against Property

Section 164.005 - Definitions.

Section 164.015 - "Theft" described.

Section 164.025 - Consolidation of theft offenses; pleading and proof.

Section 164.035 - Defenses.

Section 164.043 - Theft in the third degree.

Section 164.045 - Theft in the second degree.

Section 164.055 - Theft in the first degree.

Section 164.057 - Aggravated theft in the first degree.

Section 164.061 - Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older.

Section 164.063 - Disproportionate impact; rules.

Section 164.075 - Extortion.

Section 164.085 - Theft by deception.

Section 164.095 - Theft by receiving.

Section 164.098 - Organized retail theft.

Section 164.105 - Right of possession.

Section 164.115 - Value of property.

Section 164.125 - Theft of services.

Section 164.130 - Application of ORS 164.125 to telephone or telegraph services; jurisdiction.

Section 164.132 - Unlawful distribution of cable television equipment.

Section 164.135 - Unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Section 164.138 - Criminal possession of a rented or leased motor vehicle.

Section 164.140 - Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property.

Section 164.160 - Definitions.

Section 164.162 - Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail.

Section 164.164 - Defense in prosecution under ORS 164.162; applicability of ORS 164.162.

Section 164.170 - Laundering a monetary instrument.

Section 164.172 - Engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity.

Section 164.174 - Exceptions.

Section 164.205 - Definitions for ORS 164.205 to 164.270.

Section 164.215 - Burglary in the second degree.

Section 164.225 - Burglary in the first degree.

Section 164.235 - Possession of a burglary tool or theft device.

Section 164.245 - Criminal trespass in the second degree.

Section 164.255 - Criminal trespass in the first degree.

Section 164.265 - Criminal trespass while in possession of a firearm.

Section 164.270 - Closure of premises to motor-propelled vehicles.

Section 164.272 - Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle.

Section 164.274 - Definitions for ORS 164.276 and 164.278.

Section 164.276 - Authority of sports official to expel persons from sports event.

Section 164.278 - Criminal trespass at a sports event.

Section 164.305 - Definitions for ORS 164.305 to 164.377.

Section 164.315 - Arson in the second degree.

Section 164.325 - Arson in the first degree.

Section 164.335 - Reckless burning.

Section 164.338 - Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the second degree.

Section 164.342 - Arson incident to the manufacture of a controlled substance in the first degree.

Section 164.345 - Criminal mischief in the third degree.

Section 164.354 - Criminal mischief in the second degree.

Section 164.365 - Criminal mischief in the first degree.

Section 164.367 - Determining value of damage; aggregation.

Section 164.373 - Tampering with cable television equipment.

Section 164.377 - Computer crime.

Section 164.381 - Definitions.

Section 164.383 - Unlawfully applying graffiti.

Section 164.386 - Unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement.

Section 164.388 - Preemption.

Section 164.395 - Robbery in the third degree.

Section 164.405 - Robbery in the second degree.

Section 164.415 - Robbery in the first degree.

Section 164.775 - Deposit of trash within 100 yards of waters or in waters; license suspensions; civil penalties; credit for work in lieu of fine.

Section 164.785 - Placing offensive substances in waters, on highways or other property.

Section 164.805 - Offensive littering.

Section 164.813 - Unlawful cutting and transport of special forest products.

Section 164.814 - State Forester required to develop forms for special forest products.

Section 164.825 - Cutting and transport of coniferous trees without permit or bill of sale.

Section 164.828 - Ownership as affirmative defense under ORS 164.813 and 164.825.

Section 164.835 - Investigation to prevent violations of ORS 164.813 and 164.825.

Section 164.845 - Arrest, summons for cutting or transport of trees or special forest products; effect of failure to appear.

Section 164.855 - Seizure of trees or special forest products cut or transported in violation of ORS 164.813 or 164.825.

Section 164.857 - Unlawfully transporting metal property.

Section 164.863 - Unlawful transport of meat animal carcasses.

Section 164.864 - Definitions for ORS 164.864 to 164.882.

Section 164.865 - Unlawful sound recording.

Section 164.866 - Civil action for injuries caused by criminal acts.

Section 164.867 - Applicability of ORS 164.868, 164.869 and 164.872.

Section 164.868 - Unlawful labeling of a sound recording.

Section 164.869 - Unlawful recording of a live performance.

Section 164.872 - Unlawful labeling of a videotape recording.

Section 164.873 - Exemptions from ORS 164.865, 164.868, 164.869, 164.872 and 164.875.

Section 164.875 - Unlawful videotape recording.

Section 164.882 - Unlawful operation of an audiovisual device.

Section 164.885 - Endangering aircraft.

Section 164.886 - Unlawful tree spiking; unlawful possession of substance that can damage certain wood processing equipment.

Section 164.887 - Interference with agricultural operations.

Section 164.889 - Interference with agricultural research.