INDIANA

TITLE 35. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 43. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
CHAPTER 1. ARSON -- MISCHIEF

35-43-1-4. Computer tampering

      (a) As used in this section:        



         "Computer network" and "computer system" have the meanings set forth in IC 35-43-2-3. 



         "Computer program" means an ordered set of instructions or statements that, when

          executed by a computer, causes the computer to process data.        



         "Data" means a representation of information, facts, knowledge, concepts, or instructions

          that:



                   (1) May take any form, including computer printouts, magnetic storage media,

                       punched cards, or stored memory;



                   (2) Has been prepared or is being prepared; and



                   (3) Has been processed, is being processed, or will be processed;  in a computer

                       system or computer network.



      (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally alters or damages a computer program or data, which

          comprises a part of a computer system or computer network without the consent of the owner of the

          computer system or computer network commits computer tampering, a Class D felony.

35-43-2-3. Computer trespass

      (a) As used in this section:        



         "Access" means to:

                   (1) Approach;                  

                   (2) Instruct;                      

                   (3) Communicate with;                 

                   (4) Store data in; 

                   (5) Retrieve data from; or

                   (6) Make use of resources

                       of; a computer, computer system, or computer network. "Computer network" means the interconnection

                       of communication lines with a computer through remote terminals or a complex consisting of two (2) or

                       more interconnected computers. "Computer system" means a set of related computer equipment, software,

                       or hardware.



      (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally accesses:



                   (1) A computer system;



                   (2) A computer network; or



                   (3) Any part of a computer system or computer network;   without the consent of the

                       owner of the computer system or computer network, or the consent of the owner's licensee, commits

                       computer trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.