Illegal access to computer data

(1) A person commits an offence who, without authorisation accesses the computer system of another person with the intention to duplicate or modify the data– (a) without authorisation or in excess of authorisation; or 12 (b) by infringing a security measure. (2) A person who commits an offence under sub-section (1), is liable on– (a) conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars and to a term of imprisonment for three years; or (b) conviction on indictment to a fine of ten thousand dollars and to a term of imprisonment for five years.