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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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Eric Lucero
RRepublican
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