Iowa legal term
Computer services in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Computer services” 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 services” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Computer services” means the use of a computer, computer system, or computer network and includes, but is not limited to, computer time, data processing, and storage functions. 7. “Computer software” means a set of computer programs, procedures, or associated documentation used in the operation of a computer. 8. “Computer system” means related, connected or unconnected, computers or peripheral equipment. 9. “Loss of property” means the greatest of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 702.1A)
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