... the use of the software over a site, but the agreement will often state a maximum number of copies that can be made. Computer Misuse Act 1990 This act is concerned with unauthorised access to computer systems and any subsequent crimes or changes to data/programs. It has three levels or sections of offence:- Section 1 A person is guilty of an offence if: a) he/she causes a computer to perform any function with intent to secure access to any program or data held in any computer and b) the access he/she intends to secure is unauthorised and c) he/she knows at the time that it is unauthorised. Section 2 A person is guilty of an offence under section 2 if: a) They commit an offence under section 1 and b) They have the intent to commit a further offence or do carry out a further offence. Such offences may include blackmail, theft or any other offence which has a penalty of ...

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