S.480

Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Clarifies criminal liability for unauthorized access to password-protected electronic communications in storage.

This bill amends New Jersey's wiretapping statute to clarify criminal liability for unauthorized access to password-protected electronic communications in storage. It specifies that accessing such communications without authorization or consent is a fourth-degree crime, while accessing for commercial gain or malicious intent is a third-degree crime. The bill applies to any act of unlawful access occurring after its effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee