Washington Code 9A.90.090 – Electronic data tampering in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of electronic data tampering in the second 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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| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.90.090
- 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) Alters data as it transmits between two data systems over an open or unsecure network under circumstances not constituting the offense in the first degree; or
(b) Introduces any malware into any electronic data, data system, or data network under circumstances not constituting the offense in the first degree.
(2) Electronic data tampering in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2016 c 164 § 9.]