South Dakota legal term
Breach of system security in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Breach of system security” 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 South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Breach of system security” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Breach of system security," the unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted computerized data or encrypted computerized data and the encryption key by any person that materially compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of personal or protected information maintained by the information holder. (SDCL § 22-40-19)
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