Database of Legislation

Article 308 - Modifying or erasing electronic data of another person

Any person who, without authorisation, modifies or erases intentionally any recorded or transmitted data through computerised devices or any other similar systems, or makes it useless, shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of three (3) years to five (5) years and a fine of one million (1,000,000) to five million (5,000,000) Rwandan francs.

If acts mentioned in Paragraph One of this Article result in considerable damage to the victim, the judge may increase the term of imprisonment which shall be five (5) years to seven (7) years.

Penalties under paragraph 2 of this Article apply to any person, who introduces intentionally a virus into another person’s computer or similar devices if such virus causes damage.

Article 313 - Preventing or misguiding automated data processing system.

Any person who prevents or misguides the running of automated data processing system or other similar system of another person shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of six (6) months to two (2) years and a fine of one million (1,000,000) to three million (3,000,000) Rwandan francs.

The offender shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of more than five (5) years to seven (7) years and a fine of one million (1,000,000) to five million (5,000,000) Rwandan francs, if the automated data processing system or any similar system belongs to a State organ or to any other organ.

Article 315 - Legal action for offences under Articles 312 and 313 of this Organic Law

Legal action for the offences under Articles 312 and 313 of this Organic Law shall only be taken after a complaint of the offended person.