§ 206 Interference with computer data Penal Code

(1) Illegal alteration, deletion, damaging or blocking of data in computer systems

is punishable by a pecuniary punishment or up to three years’ imprisonment.

[RT I, 12.07.2014, 1 - entry into force 01.01.2015]

(2) The same act if

1) committed against data in numerous computer systems and the devices or computer programs specified in § 2161 of this Code were used for the commission thereof;

2) committed by a group;

3) committed against data in a computer system of a vital sector; or

4) it causes significant damage;

is punishable by a pecuniary punishment or up to five years’ imprisonment.

[RT I, 12.07.2014, 1 - entry into force 01.01.2015]

(3) An act provided for in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, if committed by a legal person,

is punishable by a pecuniary punishment.

[RT I 2008, 13, 87 - entry into force 24.03.2008]

(4) For criminal offence provided for in subsection (2) of this section, the court may impose extended confiscation of assets or property acquired by the criminal offence pursuant to the provisions of § 832 of this Code.

[RT I, 31.12.2016, 2 - entry into force 10.01.2017]

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