Computer Science GCSE
Computer Misuse Act 1990
What Computer Misuse Act 1990 means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Computer Misuse Act 1990
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Reference: OCR
Makes unauthorised access to computer material, unauthorised access with intent to commit further offences, and unauthorised modification of computer material criminal offences.
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