Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)
18 Pa.C.S. § 5741: Unlawful access to stored communications
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to intentionally access or exceed authorization to access electronic communication storage facilities without permission, except where authorized by the service provider, the user, or specific government provisions. Penalties range from six months to two years imprisonment and fines up to $250,000 depending on purpose and offense history.
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