Unauthorized account access; Class 1 misdemeanor for person accessing password-protected database. (HB1110)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Luke Torian (D-Woodbridge), and Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Unauthorized account access; penalty. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who accesses a password-protected database, file, or online account of another without authority and creates, deletes, or alters any data or information in the database, file, or online account. If a person commits the crime of unauthorized account access and causes damage to the property of another valued at $1,000 or more the person is guilty of a Class 6 felony. The provisions of this crime shall not apply to (i) a law-enforcement officer, as defined in 9.1-101, acting in the performance of his official duties or (ii) a parent or guardian of any child, unless that child has been judicially declared emancipated. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2010 | Committee |
| 01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103081D |
| 01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee on Science and Technology |
| 01/14/2010 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1110) |
| 01/20/2010 | Stricken from docket by Science and Technology |
Comments
Technology - Safety