This is an unauthorized english translation of the relevant
sections (articles) of the Swiss computer crime law.


Swiss Criminal Code

Art. 144bis (new) - Damaging of data

    1.  Anyone, who without authorization deletes, modifies or
    renders useless electronically or similarly saved or
    transmitted data, will, if a complaint is filed, be
    punished with the imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years
    or a fine of up to 40000 Swiss francs.

    If the person charged has caused a considerable damage,
    the imprisonment will be for a term of up to 5 years. The
    crime will be prosecuted ex officio.

    2.  Anyone, who creates, imports, distributes, promotes,
    offers, or circulates in any way programs, that he/she
    knows or has to presume to be used for purposes according
    to item 1 listed above, or gives instructions to create
    such programs, will be punished with the imprisonment for
    a term of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 40000 Swiss
    francs.

    If the person charged acted for gain, the imprisonment
    will be for a term of up to 5 years.


Came into effect on January 1st, 1995