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Computer Previously, But Not Currently, Used In Interstate Commerce Is Not A “Protected Computer” Under The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act

Posted on September 25, 2014 by pogowasright.org

Michael R. Bertoncini writes:

In order to be a “protected computer” within the meaning of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (the “CFAA”), the computer must be used in interstate commerce at the time of the allegedly unauthorized access of the computer, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts held.  Pine Env. Servs., LLC v. Charlene Carson and Palms Env. and Survey, LLC, No. 1:14-cv-12830-IT (D. Mass. August 20, 2014).

Read more about this employment-related case on Workplace Privacy Data Management & Security Report.

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