Washington Code 9A.90.080 – Electronic data tampering in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of electronic data tampering in the first degree if he or she maliciously and without authorization:
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.90.080
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(a)(i) Alters data as it transmits between two data systems over an open or unsecure network; or
(ii) Introduces any malware into any electronic data, data system, or data network; and
(b)(i) Doing so is for the purpose of devising or executing any scheme to defraud, deceive, or extort, or commit any other crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter, or of wrongfully controlling, gaining access to, or obtaining money, property, or electronic data; or
(ii) The electronic data, data system, or data network is maintained by a governmental [government] agency.
(2) Electronic data tampering in the first degree is a class C felony.
[ 2016 c 164 § 8.]