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FC: More on Princeton staffers "hack" into Yale, and computer crime
From: Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 03:00:19 -0400
Previous Politech message: http://www.politechbot.com/p-03800.html --- Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 15:01:16 -0400 From: Daniel Utevsky <daniel.utevsky () comcast net> Subject: Re: Princeton admissions officers "hack" into Yale computers To: declan () well com Hi Declan - Bonus Answer: Yes. Under Section 1030(a)(2)(C), it is a violation intentionally to access a computer without authorization thereby obtaining via an interstate communication (i.e., assumedly from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT) information from a protected computer (as defined in Section 1030(e)(2)(B), i.e., a computer which is used in interstate commerce or communication). Potential liability is a fine or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, as the offense violated section (a)(2) and was arguably for commercial gain (Ivy League competition being what it is these days) and/or the value of the information exceeds $5000 (have you looked at private school tuitions lately?). Daniel Utevsky ------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITECH -- Declan McCullagh's politics and technology mailing list You may redistribute this message freely if you include this notice. To subscribe to Politech: http://www.politechbot.com/info/subscribe.html This message is archived at http://www.politechbot.com/ Declan McCullagh's photographs are at http://www.mccullagh.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like Politech? Make a donation here: http://www.politechbot.com/donate/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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