SF 703 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crime of unauthorized computer access expansion to include accessing a computer without penetrating a security system

This bill expands Minnesota's law against unauthorized computer access to cover accessing an unsecured computer containing personal data, not just bypassing security systems. It directly affects individuals who access personal data on unsecured computers without authorization, such as through public Wi-Fi networks or unsecured devices. The key change adds a new clause (subd.1(3)) to the statute, making it illegal to access such data without permission, while maintaining existing penalties for more severe violations. The law takes effect August 1, 2025.
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Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
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