Computer Misuse Act 1990

The introduction states:

"An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification; and for connected purposes."

Contents:

Computer misuse offences

1 Unauthorised access to computer material.
2 Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences.
3 Unauthorised modification of computer material.

Jurisdiction

4 Territorial scope of offences under this Act.
5 Significant links with domestic jurisdiction.
6 Territorial scope of inchoate offences related to offences under this Act.
7 Territorial scope of inchoate offences related to offences under external law corresponding to offences under this Act.
8 Relevance of external law.
9 British citizenship immaterial.

Miscellaneous and general

10 Saving for certain law enforcement powers.
11 Proceedings for offences under section 1.
12 Conviction of an offence under section 1 in proceedings for an offence under section 2 or 3.
13 Proceedings in Scotland.
14 Search warrants for offences under section 1.
15 Extradition where Schedule 1 to the Extradition Act 1989 applies.
16 Application to Northern Ireland.
17 Interpretation.
18 Citation, commencement etc.