Follow Us

Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%

Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.

Cybersecurity Internet Law Privacy Technology Media and Telecom

Asserting Damages for Data Piracy Under the CFAA

When a database is breached in one way or another, the results can be devastating. Many companies suffering this kind of loss turn to litigation, often under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which prohibits improperly accessing a protected computer. There is, however, a growing consensus in the Second Circuit that recovery of certain forms of damages under the CFAA simply is not permitted.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Data often is the lifeblood of a business. When a database is breached in one way or another, the results can be devastating — especially if the data falls into the hands of a competitor.

To continue reading,
become a free ALM digital reader

Benefits include:

*May exclude premium content

Read These Next