Washington statute
RCW 9A.90.080 — Electronic data tampering in the first degree
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.90: Washington Cybercrime Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.90.080
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) A person is guilty of electronic data tampering in the first degree if he or she maliciously and without authorization:
(a)(i) Alters data as it transmits between two data systems over an open or unsecure network; or
(ii) Introduces any malware into any electronic data, data system, or data network; and
(b)(i) Doing so is for the purpose of devising or executing any scheme to defraud, deceive, or extort, or commit any other crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter, or of wrongfully controlling, gaining access to, or obtaining money, property, or electronic data; or
(ii) The electronic data, data system, or data network is maintained by a governmental [government] agency.
(2) Electronic data tampering in the first degree is a class C felony.
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Is electronic data tampering in the first degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Electronic data tampering in the first degree is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.90.080.
Which Washington statute covers electronic data tampering in the first degree?
Electronic data tampering in the first degree is governed by RCW 9A.90.080 (Electronic data tampering in the first degree).
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