Meaning
Criminal activity involving computer systems, networks or data. The elements of a particular offence depend on the applicable law.
In practice
An investigation into unauthorised access to an online account may involve a computer-related offence.
Explore the framework
Read more in the relevant legal or policy document.
Law · 2018The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018This explanation is not a substitute for the statutory definition or the official document.
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