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New Ruling on Misuse of Company Computers Clears Employee of Computer Data Theft

Posted by Bo Links - September 16, 2009


In a key ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that an employee is not liable under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 USC § 1030) if he is authorized to use a company computer but does so in a way that exceeds his authorization. Although the case turned on particular facts, the court commented on a classic fact pattern that is important to employers and employees aroun


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