NY State — NY Penal Law

§ 156.26 — Computer tampering in the second degree

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What is NY PL § 156.26?

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A person is guilty of computer tampering in the second degree when he or she commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and he or she intentionally alters in any manner or destroys: 1. computer data or a computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding three thousand dollars;

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§ 156.26 Computer tampering in the second degree

PL § 156.26

§ 156.26 Computer tampering in the second degree.

A person is guilty of computer tampering in the second degree when he or she commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and he or she intentionally alters in any manner or destroys:

1.computer data or a computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding three thousand dollars; or

2.computer material that contains records of the medical history or medical treatment of an identified or readily identifiable individual or individuals and as a result of such alteration or destruction, such individual or individuals suffer serious physical injury, and he or she is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that such serious physical injury may occur.

Computer tampering in the second degree is a class D felony.

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