North Carolina General Statutes
Article 60 - Computer-Related Crime.
§ 14-453.1 - Exceptions.

14-453.1. Exceptions.
This Article does not apply to or prohibit:
(1) Any terms or conditions in a contract or license related to a computer, computer network, software, computer system, database, or telecommunication device; or
(2) Any software or hardware designed to allow a computer, computer network, software, computer system, database, information, or telecommunication service to operate in the ordinary course of a lawful business or that is designed to allow an owner or authorized holder of information to protect data, information, or rights in it. (2002-157, s. 2.)