Computer Misuse Act (CMA), established in 1990, includes:
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Unauthorised access to computer material- This is basically hacking. It is illegal when it is done without authorisation.
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Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate the commission of further offenses- If you hack someone with malicious purposes, even with their permission it is against the law.
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Unauthorised acts with intent to impair or with recklessness as to impairing the operation of a computer- Any unauthorised changes like sending a virus.
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