The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”) prohibits a number of different computer crimes, the majority of which involve accessing computers “without authorization” or in excess of authorization, and then taking specified forbidden actions, ranging from obtaining information to destroying computer data.
Transmission Claims Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Beyond Computer Fraud and Abuse Act "authorization" claims, parties have also sought to use the CFAA in cases involving unauthorized "transmissions" of information that cause damage.
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