by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Those involved in a divorce case are sometimes tempted to use spyware or other snooping techniques to spy upon their spouse. Such spying is not favored by the courts in Illinois or Iowa, and can even result in criminal charges.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crimes of computer tampering and aggravated computer tampering in Illinois are defined by 720 ILCS 5/17-51 and 720 ILCS 5/17-52 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Computer Fraud in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/17-50 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Code Section 715 provides various definitions and charges that relate to computer spyware and malware. This law imposes criminal penalties upon certain actions relating to spyware and malware. The relevant sections of the Iowa code are discussed below: