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→Criminal Statutes Governing the Internet: improved, with New York
*18 USC § 2701, prohibits access to information stored on a computer
*18 USC § 2701, prohibits access to information stored on a computer
Most states also have their own laws making it a crime to access a computer or network with the permission of the owner.
Most states also have their own laws making it a crime to access a computer or network with the permission of the owner. A table of each state law prohibiting unauthorized access is available from the National Conference of State Legislatures.<ref>http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/CIP/hacklaw.htm</ref> The following are some examples.
Michigan:
[[Michigan]]:
*752.795 Prohibited conduct. (Unauthorized Use of Computer Access)<ref>http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(vjums4ac12pjz555m2jvvk55))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-752-795</ref><ref>http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9722006-7.html</ref>
*752.795 Prohibited conduct. (Unauthorized Use of Computer Access)<ref>http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(vjums4ac12pjz555m2jvvk55))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-752-795</ref><ref>http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9722006-7.html</ref>
Ohio:
[[New York]]:
*N.Y. Penal Law § 156.00 to 156.50
[[Ohio]]:
*ORC §2913.04 ("Unauthorized use of computer or telecommunication property")
*ORC §2913.04 ("Unauthorized use of computer or telecommunication property")
Other states that have similar laws, and where arrests have been made, include:
Other states that have similar laws, and where arrests have been made, include:
*Alaska
*[[Alaska]]
*Florida
*[[Florida]]
*Illinois
*[[Illinois]]
*Texas
*[[Texas]]
*Washington
*[[Washington]]
== Successful prosecutions ==
== Successful prosecutions ==