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West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act

W. Va. Code § 61-3C-1— Short title
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-2— Legislative findings
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-3— Definitions
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-4— Computer fraud; access to Legislature computer; criminal penalties
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-5— Unauthorized access to computer services
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-6— Unauthorized possession of computer data or programs
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-7— Alteration, destruction, etc., of computer equipment
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-8— Disruption of computer services
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-9— Unauthorized possession of computer information, etc
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-10— Disclosure of computer security information
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-11— Obtaining confidential public information
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-12— Computer invasion of privacy
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-13— Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-14— Endangering public safety
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-14a— Obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer, cell phones and electronic communication devices; penalty
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-14b— Soliciting, etc. a minor via computer; soliciting a minor and traveling to engage the minor in prohibited sexual activity; definition of minor; penalties
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-14c— Cyberbullying or specific acts of electronic harassment of minors; definitions; penalties; exceptions
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-14d— Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the internet; penalties
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-15— Computer as instrument of forgery
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-16— Civil relief; damages
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-17— Defenses to criminal prosecution
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-18— Venue
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-19— Prosecution under other criminal statutes not prohibited
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-20— Personal jurisdiction
W. Va. Code § 61-3C-21— Severability