2. Offence 1

Unauthorised access to computer material

This is the lowest level of offence and is one that many of us might be guilty of at some stage in our school or working lives.

Have you ever found, guessed or used someone elses' password to log onto their user area? If you do this and then look at their files, even if you don't change, delete or damage anything, you are still guilty of accessing materials without authorisation - and this is illegal.

This offence carries the risk of being sentenced to six months in prison and/or a hefty fine.

Next time you decide to log onto your mate's user area - think again - you are actually breaking the law!