Florida legal term
Protected computer in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Protected computer” 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 “Protected computer” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Protected computer” means:(a) A computer for the exclusive use of a financial institution or governmental entity;(b) A computer that is not for the exclusive use of a financial institution or governmental entity, but that is used by or for a financial institution or governmental entity and with respect to which unlawful conduct can affect the use by or for the financial institution or governmental entity; or(c) A computer that is used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication, including a computer located outside the United States. (Fla. Stat. § 934.02)
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