Iowa legal term
Computer access in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Computer access” 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 Iowa criminal code.
What does “Computer access” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Computer access” means to instruct, communicate with, store data in, or retrieve data from a computer, computer system, or computer network. 3. “Computer data” means a representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts, or instructions that has been prepared or is being prepared in a formalized manner and has been processed, or is intended to be processed in a computer. (Iowa Code § 702.1A)
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