New York S05479 amends the penal law to include unauthorized use of smart phones or mobile devices as a computer crime.
New York S05479 amends the penal law by adding a new definition for "smart phone or mobile device." It specifies that such devices are considered computers for the purposes of the law. The bill also takes effect immediately upon enactment. This change means that unauthorized use of smart phones or mobile devices, or any data contained therein, will be treated under the same legal framework as computer crimes.
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