§ 40-25-101 — Computer trespass

Wyoming § 40-25-101

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 40: Trade and Commerce
• Ch. 25: COMPUTER TRESPASS

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(a) A person commits a civil trespass if he, with intent
to damage or cause the malfunction of the operation of a
computer, computer system or computer network, transfers or
sends electronically into a computer, computer system or
computer network of another or causes to be transferred or sent
electronically into a computer, computer system or computer
network of another any data, program or other information which
alters, damages or causes the malfunction of the operation of
the computer, computer system or computer network and the act
was done without authority of the owner or lawful possessor of
the computer, computer system or computer network.
(b) A person who suffers damage or loss by reason of a
trespass under this section shall have a cause of action against
the trespasser for all damages incurred, including any damages
to the person's computer, computer system or computer network
and any costs incurred by the person for services that could not
be utilized as a result of the trespass. In a civil action
brought under this section, in addition to damages, the injured
claimant may be awarded the costs of litigation together with
the reasonably necessary cost of identifying the trespasser, of
obtaining effective service of process on the trespasser and of
successfully effecting collection of the award from the person
who perpetrated the trespass and from the person who caused the
trespass.
(c) The definitions provided in W.S. 6-3-501 shall be
applicable to this section.
(d) Common carriers, internet service providers or other
persons who supply the internet services over which the content
is delivered shall not be liable for damages or losses under
this section resulting from the acts of another.