(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a computer if he:
(1) accesses or exceeds authorization to access, alters, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof with the intent to interrupt the normal functioning of a person or to devise or execute any scheme or artifice to defraud or deceive or control property or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises;
(2) intentionally and without authorization accesses or exceeds authorization to access, alters, interferes with the operation of, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof; or
(3) intentionally or knowingly and without authorization gives or publishes a password, identifying code, personal identification number or other confidential information about a computer, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device.
(b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
(c) Prosecution not prohibited.--Prosecution for an offense under this section shall not prohibit prosecution under any other section of this title.
Cross References. Section 7611 is referred to in section 7603 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses
Section 7604 - Concurrent jurisdiction
Section 7611 - Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes
Section 7612 - Disruption of service
Section 7614 - Unlawful duplication
Section 7615 - Computer trespass
Section 7616 - Distribution of computer virus
Section 7622 - Duty of Internet service provider
Section 7623 - Protection of privacy
Section 7625 - Jurisdiction for prosecution
Section 7626 - Application for order to remove or disable items
Section 7627 - Order to remove or disable certain items from Internet service provider's service
Section 7628 - Notification procedure
Section 7629 - Designated agent
Section 7630 - Report to General Assembly
Section 7641 - Computer-assisted remote harvesting of animals