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TITLE 35 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE ARTICLE 43 OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY CHAPTER 1 ARSON--MISCHIEF Burns Ind. Code Ann. @ 35-43-1-4 35-43-1-4. Computer tampering. (a) As used in this section: "Computer network" and "computer system" have the meanings set forth in IC 35-43-2-3. "Computer program" means an ordered set of instructions or statements that, when executed by a computer, causes the computer to process data. "Data" means a representation of information, facts, knowledge, concepts, or instructions that: (1) May take any form, including computer printouts, magnetic storage media, punched cards, or stored memory; (2) Has been prepared or is being prepared; and (3) Has been processed, is being processed, or will be processed; in a computer system or computer network. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally alters or damages a computer program or data, which comprises a part of a computer system or computer network without the consent of the owner of the computer system or computer network commits computer tampering, a Class D felony. TITLE 35 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE ARTICLE 43 OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY CHAPTER 2 BURGLARY--TRESPASS Burns Ind. Code Ann. @ 35-43-2-3 35-43-2-3. Computer trespass. (a) As used in this section: "Access" means to: (1) Approach; (2) Instruct; (3) Communicate with; (4) Store data in; (5) Retrieve data from; or (6) Make use of resources of; a computer, computer system, or computer network. "Computer network" means the interconnection of communication lines with a computer through remote terminals or a complex consisting of two (2) or more interconnected computers. "Computer system" means a set of related computer equipment, software, or hardware. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally accesses: (1) A computer system; (2) A computer network; or (3) Any part of a computer system or computer network; without the consent of the owner of the computer system or computer network, or the consent of the owner's licensee, commits computer trespass, a Class A misdemeanor. [P.L.35-1986, @ 3.]