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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 13, 2000
Rewrites provisions of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 regarding fraud and related activity in connection with computers to: (1) broaden the scope of the Act (to repeal certain limitations on its scope and to include "causing damage"); and (2) double the penalties for the commission of such fraud or related activity under various specified circumstances.Redefines "damage" for purposes of the Act to include causing loss or interruption of service to the general public.Establishes the National Commission on Cybersecurity. Directs the Commission to study the incidents of computer crimes and the need for enhanced methods of combating computer crimes. Sets forth reporting requirements.
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Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R–TX
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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