Connecticut § 53a-250 Definitions.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 53a-250 — Definitions.

Connecticut § 53a-250

Title 53aPenal Code

Ch. 952Penal Code: Offenses

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-250 (2026).

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For the purposes of this part and section 52-570b:

(1)“Access” means to instruct, communicate with, store data in or retrieve data from a computer, computer system or computer network.

(2)“Computer” means a programmable, electronic device capable of accepting and processing data.

(3)“Computer network” means (A) a set of related devices connected to a computer by communications facilities, or (B) a complex of two or more computers, including related devices, connected by communications facilities.

(4)“Computer program” means a set of instructions, statements or related data that, in actual or modified form, is capable of causing a computer or computer system to perform specified functions.

(5)“Computer services” includes, but is not limited to, computer access, data processing and data

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For the purposes of this part and section 52-570b: (1) “Access” means to instruct, communicate with, store data in or retrieve data from a computer, computer system or computer network. (2) “Computer” means a programmable, electronic device capable of accepting and processing data. (3) “Computer network” means (A) a set of related devices connected to a computer by communications facilities, or (B) a complex of two or more computers, including related devices, connected by communications facilities. (4) “Computer program” means a set of instructions, statements or related data that, in actual or modified form, is capable of causing a computer or computer system to perform specified functions. (5) “Computer services” includes, but is not limited to, computer access, data processing and data storage. (6) “Computer software” means one or more computer programs, existing in any form, or any associated operational procedures, manuals or other documentation. (7) “Computer system” means a computer, its software, related equipment, communications facilities, if any, and includes computer networks. (8) “Data” means information of any kind in any form, including computer software. (9) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association and any other legal or governmental entity, including any state or municipal entity or public official. (10) “Private personal data” means data concerning a natural person which a reasonable person would want to keep private and which is protectable under law. (11) “Property” means anything of value, including data. See Sec. 53-451 re computer crimes.