Florida legal term
Data in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Data” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Data” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Data” means a representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts, computer software, computer programs, or instructions. (Fla. Stat. § 815.03)
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