Knowledge and understanding of this law regarding computer crime is important to any person using a computer system within New York State whether within RIT, at a place of employment, or another place. Proof that the computer is programmed to automatically display, print or announce such notice or a notice prohibiting copying, reproduction or duplication shall be presumptive evidence that such notice was displayed, printed or announced. 156.05 Unauthorized use of a computer. A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he knowingly uses or causes to be used a computer or computer service without authorization and the computer utilized is equipped or programmed with any device or coding system, a function of which is to prevent the unauthorized use of said computer or computer system. 156.10 Computer trespass.
Computer trespass is a class E felony.
156.20 Computer tampering in the second degree. A person is guilty of computer tampering in the second degree when he uses or causes to be used a computer or computer service and having no right to do so he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program of another person. Computer tampering in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. 156.25 Computer tampering in the first degree. Computer tampering in the first degree is a class E felony.