Computer Misuse Act

The computer misuse act deals with misuse of computers and communications systems in several forms. It is designed to protect users from attacks and theft of information. Offences include;
- unauthorised access to computer material
- unauthorised access with Internet to commit or facilitate a crime
- unauthorised modification of computer material
- making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences

Penalty Levels of Computer Misuse Act:
Offence level  -  Penalty
          1            -  up to Six months in prison / hefty fine
          2            -  up to Five year prison sentence / hefty fine
          3            -  up to Five year prison sentence / hefty fine
          3a          -  up to Five year prison sentence / unlimited fine