
2003-04-18
Article 252. Change in computer information.
1. Change in information stored in a computer, computer system, network or on storage media, or entering obviously false information therein, in the absence of elements of property theft, or infliction of property damage by deception or abuse of confidence, which caused significant damage, is punished with a fine in the amount of 200 to 500 minimal salaries, or with correctional labor for the term of up to 1 year.
2. The same action which:
1) was accompanied with access (penetration) into a computer system or network without permission;
2) was committed by abuse of official position,
3) was committed by a group with prior agreement,
4) negligently caused grave consequences, is punished with a fine in the amount of 300 to 500 minimal salaries, or with correctional labor for the term of up to 2 years, or with arrest for the term of 1-3 months, or with imprisonment for the term of up to 2 years.
Please note that this is an unofficial translation.