2C:20-31 Wrongful access, disclosure of information; degree of crime; sentencing.
10. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if the
person purposely or knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of
authorization, accesses any data, data base, computer, computer storage
medium, computer software, computer equipment, computer system and
knowingly or recklessly discloses or causes to be disclosed any data,
data base, computer software, computer programs or personal identifying
information.
b. A person is guilty of a crime of the second degree if the person
purposely or knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of
authorization, accesses any data, data base, computer, computer storage
medium, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or
computer network and purposely or knowingly discloses or causes to be
disclosed any data, data base, computer software, computer program or
other information that is protected from disclosure by any law, court
order or rule of court. Every sentence imposed upon a conviction
pursuant to this subsection shall include a period of imprisonment. The
period of imprisonment shall include a minimum term of one-third to
one-half of the sentence imposed, during which term the defendant shall
not be eligible for parole.
L.1984,c.184,s.10; amended 2003, c.39, s.4.
