Interpretation
276 Interpretation
In this Division, unless the contrary intention appears:
computer includes:
(a) a single computer, whether or not connected to a network or communications system; and
(b) more than one computer forming or connected to a network or communications system.
data includes:
information in any form; and
any program or part of a program.
data held in a computer includes:
data entered or copied into the computer;
(b) data held in any removable data storage device that may be used in, or attached to, the computer; and
(c) data held in a data storage device on a computer network of which the computer forms part.
data storage device means any thing containing or designed to contain data that may be used in a computer and includes:
(a) a device that may be used to gain access to, or perform a function on, a communications system or telecommunications network; and
an internet web site.
electronic communication means a communication of information in any form by means of guided or unguided electrical or electromagnetic energy.
telecommunications network means a system or series of systems for carrying electronic communications.
(2) For the purposes of an offence against this Division, a person accesses data or causes modification of data or impairment of electronic communication if the person's conduct substantially contributes to the access, modification or impairment.
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