5. Unauthorised modification of computer material

Terms defined in s 2

• computer

  computer

  Defined · s 2

  “computer” means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other data processing device, or a group of such interconnected or related devices, performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions, and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device or group of such interconnected or related devices, but does not include —(a)an automated typewriter or typesetter;(b)a portable hand-held calculator;(c)a similar device which is non-programmable or which does not contain any data storage facility; or(d)such other device as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, prescribe;

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• damage

  damage

  Defined · s 2

  “damage” means, except for the purposes of section 17, any impairment to a computer or the integrity or availability of data, a program or system, or information, that —(a)causes loss aggregating at least $10,000 in value, or such other amount as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, prescribe except that any loss incurred or accrued more than one year after the date of the offence in question must not be taken into account;(b)modifies or impairs, or potentially modifies or impairs, the medical examination, diagnosis, treatment or care of one or more persons;(c)causes or threatens physical injury or death to any person; or(d)threatens public health or public safety;

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• data

  data

  Defined · s 2

  “data” means representations of information or of concepts that are being prepared or have been prepared in a form suitable for use in a computer;

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