"Nosal" Parts 1 & 2: Password Sharing May Be a Federal Crime & Circuit Split on Restitution for Attorney's Fees

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Judicial decisions;    Criminal justice;    Computer crimes;   

RP-ID  :  crs_ls_2016Dec09_nosal

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the case of "Nosal v. United States" and charges against Nosal for fraud, stealing trade secrets, and access without authorization charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The charges under the CFAA are discussed in-depth along with implications for consensual password sharing being covered under the act. Restitution of attorneys fees in the case by Nosal are also discussed.