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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 76A

Part VIA--Offences relating to computers 76A Interpretation
(1)
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
carrier means:
(a)
a carrier (within the meaning of the Telecommunications Act 1997 ); or
(b)
a carriage service provider (within the meaning of that Act).
Commonwealth includes a public authority under the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth computer means a computer, a computer system or a part of a computer system, owned, leased or operated by the Commonwealth.

data includes information, a computer program or part of a computer program.

(2)
In this Part:
(a)
a reference to data stored in a computer includes a reference to data entered or copied into the computer; and
(b)
a reference to data stored on behalf of the Commonwealth in a computer includes a reference to:
(i)
data stored in the computer at the direction or request of the Commonwealth; and
(ii)
data supplied by the Commonwealth that is stored in the computer under, or in the course of performing, a contract with the Commonwealth.
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