Legal Question in Technology Law in California

computer on line banking snooping

Is it a crime to look into someone else's on line banking, without their knowledge.....for information only? Divorced situation.


Asked on 8/20/07, 2:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Meyer Law Ofc. Of Michael J. Meyer

Re: computer on line banking snooping

If your name is not on the account, then yes, that is illegal.

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Answered on 8/20/07, 2:24 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: computer on line banking snooping

Since I don't know exactly what you did, nor your state of mind or intent at the time, all I can say is that there is a probability that you violated Penal Code section 502.

I suggest you look it up and read it. The section is too long to quote here. You might take a particularly close look at subsection 502(c)(2).

The penalties are spelled out in subsection (d) and can be pretty stiff, both fines and imprisonment.

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Answered on 8/20/07, 2:49 pm


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