In what ways can the CFAA potentially protect an individual's personal information or private life? What are its limitations in this respect? Should Congress enact a law that more clearly prohibits unauthorized incursions into computer systems that interfere with an individual's private life? If so, what kind of provisions should such a law contain? If you don't believe that new legislation would be appropriate, please explain why.

 

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ANSWER The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act CFAA is a federal statute designed to combat unauthorized access to computer systems and protect against various forms of computerrelated crimes It can potentia... View the full answer