Washington statute
RCW 9A.90.100 — Electronic data theft
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.90: Washington Cybercrime Act, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9A.90.100
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 theft if he or she intentionally, without authorization, and without reasonable grounds to believe that he or she has such authorization, obtains any electronic data with the intent to:
(a) Devise or execute any scheme to defraud, deceive, extort, or commit any other crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter; or
(b) Wrongfully control, gain access to, or obtain money, property, or electronic data.
(2) Electronic data theft is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is electronic data theft a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Electronic data theft is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.90.100.
Which Washington statute covers electronic data theft?
Electronic data theft is governed by RCW 9A.90.100 (Electronic data theft).
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