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.]
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