[Ord. No. 2382 § 2, 1-5-2017]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall mean:
To instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve or
extract data from, or otherwise make any use of any resources of,
a computer, computer system, or computer network.
The box that houses the central processing unit (cpu), along
with any internal storage devices, such as internal hard drives, and
internal communication devices, such as internal modems capable of
sending or receiving electronic mail or fax cards, along with any
other hardware stored or housed internally. Thus, computer refers
to hardware, software and data contained in the main unit. Printers,
external modems attached by cable to the main unit, monitors, and
other external attachments will be referred to collectively as peripherals
and discussed individually when appropriate. When the computer and
all peripherals are referred to as a package, the term "computer system"
is used. Information refers to all the information on a computer system
including both software applications and data.
Computers, terminals, data storage devices, and all other
computer hardware associated with a computer system or network.
All equipment which can collect, analyze, create, display,
convert, store, conceal or transmit electronic, magnetic, optical
or similar computer impulses or data. Hardware includes, but is not
limited to, any data processing devices, such as central processing
units, memory typewriters and self-contained laptop or notebook computers;
internal and peripheral storage devices, transistor-like binary devices
and other memory storage devices, such as floppy disks, removable
disks, compact disks, digital video disks, magnetic tape, hard drive,
optical disks and digital memory; local area networks, such as two
(2) or more computers connected together to a central computer server
via cable or modem; peripheral input or output devices, such as keyboards,
printers, scanners, plotters, video display monitors and optical readers;
and related communication devices, such as modems, cables and connections,
recording equipment, RAM or ROM units, acoustic couplers, automatic
dialers, speed dialers, programmable telephone dialing or signaling
devices and electronic tone-generating devices; as well as any devices,
mechanisms or parts that can be used to restrict access to computer
hardware, such as physical keys and locks.
Two (2) or more interconnected computers or computer systems.
A set of instructions, statements, or related data that directs
or is intended to direct a computer to perform certain functions.
Digital information which can be interpreted by a computer
and any of its related components to direct the way they work. Software
is stored in electronic, magnetic, optical or other digital form.
The term commonly includes programs to run operating systems and applications,
such as word processing, graphic, or spreadsheet programs, utilities,
compilers, interpreters and communications programs.
A set of related, connected or unconnected, computer equipment,
data, or software.
Written, recorded, printed or electronically stored material
which explains or illustrates how to configure or use computer hardware,
software or other related items.
When used in relation to a computer system or network, means
any alteration, deletion, or destruction of any part of the computer
system or network.
A representation of information, facts, knowledge, concepts,
or instructions prepared in a formalized or other manner and intended
for use in a computer or computer network. Data may be in any form,
including, but not limited to, printouts, microfiche, magnetic storage
media, punched cards and as may be stored in the memory of a computer.
When used in relation to a computer system or network, means
use of a computer, computer system, or computer network and, includes,
but is not limited to, computer time, data processing, and storage
or retrieval functions.
To interfere with improperly, meddle with, displace, make
unwanted alterations, or deprive owner or possessor of something temporarily.
[Ord. No. 2382 § 2, 1-5-2017]
(a)
A person commits the offense of tampering with computer data if he
or she knowingly and without authorization or without reasonable grounds
to believe that he or she has such authorization:
(1)
Modifies or destroys data or programs residing or existing internal
to a computer, computer system, or computer network; or
(2)
Modifies or destroys data or programs or supporting documentation
residing or existing external to a computer, computer system, or computer
network; or
(3)
Discloses or takes data, programs or supporting documentation,
residing or existing internal or external to a computer, computer
system, or computer network; or
(4)
Discloses or takes a password, identifying code, personal identification
number, or other confidential information about a computer system
or network that is intended to or does control access to the computer
system or network; or
(5)
Accesses a computer, a computer system, or a computer network,
and intentionally examines information about another person; or
(6)
Receives, retains, uses, or discloses any data he or she knows
or believes was obtained in violation of this Section.
[Ord. No. 2382 § 2, 1-5-2017]
(a)
A person commits the offense of tampering with computer equipment
if he or she knowingly and without authorization or without reasonable
grounds to believe that he or she has such authorization:
(a)
A person commits the offense of tampering with computer users if
he or she knowingly and with authorization or without reasonable grounds
to believe that he or she has such authorization:
