California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act

The California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act is in ยง502 of the California Penal Code.

According to the State Administrative Manual of California, the Act

affords protection to individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies from tampering, interference, damage, and unauthorized access to lawfully created computer data and computer systems. It allows for civil action against any person convicted of violating the criminal provisions for compensatory damages.