Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 156.20 — Computer tampering in the fourth degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 156.20
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 156.20 Computer tampering in the fourth degree.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 156.20 — Computer tampering in the fourth degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 156.20 Computer tampering in the fourth degree.
A person is guilty of computer tampering in the fourth degree when he or she uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization and he or she intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program of another person.
Computer tampering in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.