The Supreme Court Limits Scope of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
By EsqSocial Corporation 16/06/21
On June 3, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 opinion resolving a circuit split over the meaning of “exceeds authorized access” under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”). The Court’s decision limits the scope of claims employers can bring against disloyal current and former employees under the CFAA, particularly in jurisdictions that previously applied a broad interpretation to the phrase “exceeds authorized access.”...
By: Smith Anderson