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2 UCLA J.L. & Tech. [1] (1998)

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This work was originally published in 24 U.C. DAVIS L. REV. 283 (1998). Copyright 1998 by The

Regents of the Univeristy of California. Reprinted with permission.



             Hacking  Through  the Computer  Fraud and Abuse  Act

                                By Haeji Hong



                                Table of Contents

 Introduction

 I. Background

 A.  Mens Rea Concept

 B.  Internet and Crime

 C.  Mens Rea Requirement  Under the 1986 Version of CFAA

 II. 1996 Amendments to CFAA: Section 1030(a)(5)

 III. Analysis of Section 1030(a)(5) of the 1996 Act

 A.  Impact of Mens Rea Requirements in Section 1030(a)(5)

 B.  Public Policy and the Significance of Mens Rea in CFAA

     1. Protecting Innocent Users

     2. Encouraging Private Security Measures

Conclusion