Shawn E. Tuma writes that Texas just amended its unauthorized access of computers law to specifically address misuse by insiders. Here’s a snippet from his detailed post:
Nothing was removed from the prior version of the law; the following language in blue italics was added as Section 33.02 (b-1)(2) of the Texas Penal Code:
It is a crime for a person to, with the intent to defraud or harm another or alter, damage, or delete property … knowingly access[] … a computer, computer network, or computer system:
(A) that is owned by:
(i) the government; or
(ii) A business or other commercial entity engaged in a business activity;
(B) in violation of:
(i) A clear and conspicuous prohibition by the owner of the computer, computer network, or computer system; or
(ii) A contractual agreement to which the person as expressly agreed; and
(C) with the intent to obtain or use a file, data, or proprietary information stored in the computer, network, or system to defraud or harm another or alter, damage, or delete property.
Read more on his site.
Good clarification.
Thanks for sharing!