I hardly think it's a crime to access a computer network WITH the permission of the owner...
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*18 USC § 2701, prohibits access to information stored on a computer
*18 USC § 2701, prohibits access to information stored on a computer
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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.
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Most states also have their own laws making it a crime to access a computer or network without 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.