§ 2-255. Computer Crime Prevention Law.

Each employee is hereby on notice that the Illinois Computer Crime Prevention Law makes unauthorized computer use a criminal offense. 720 ILCS 5/16D.

Each employee is personally responsible for his or her actions regarding federal copyright infringement laws while using the computer, and is responsible for the use of computers which constitutes a computer crime under state and federal laws.

23.1 Computer Tampering

Computer tampering includes simply accessing, or causing to be accessed, a computer program, or data without authorization. Tampering also includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a.

Accessing a computer, program or data, and obtaining such data or services;

b.

Accessing a computer, program or data, and damaging or destroying the computer or altering, deleting, or removing a program or data;

c.

Inserting or attempting to insert a program or virus into a computer knowing, or having a reason to believe that the program contains information or commands that may damage or destroy the computer or its programs;

d.

Falsifying or forging e-mail transmission information or routing information.

Any employee engaged in computer tampering is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense, and a felony for any subsequent offense. The employee shall also be subject to discipline, including discharge of employment, and may be referred to the states attorney for prosecution.

23.2 Aggravated Computer Tampering

A person commits aggravated computer tampering when committing the offense of computer tampering and knowingly causes disruption of, or interference with, vital services or operations of state and local governments, or a public entity. Computer tampering may also include the probability of death or great bodily harm to one or more individuals. This act is a felony. Any employee engaged in aggravated computer tampering shall be subject to discipline, including discharge of employment, and will be referred to the states attorney for prosecution.

23.3 Computer Fraud

A person commits computer fraud when accessing or using a computer, program, or data as part of a scheme to deceive or defraud. This includes using a computer to gain control over money, services, or property. Property includes, but is not limited to, electronic impulses, electronically produced data, confidential or copyrighted material, billing information, and software. This act is a felony. Any employee engaged in computer fraud shall be subject to discipline, including discharge of employment, and will be referred to the states attorney for prosecution.

(Ord. No. 05-2018, 2-20-2018)