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Browse Acts1990 c. 18

ACTroyal_assent1990 c. 18

Computer Misuse Act 1990

An Act to make provision for securing computer material against unauthorised access or modification; and for connected purposes.

Last fetched 22 May 2026 · legislation.gov.uk

Lifecycle

Parliament

Introduced

28 Jun 1990

Monarch

Royal Assent

29 Jun 1990

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Comes into force

TBC

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At a glance

Act number1990 c. 18

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent29 Jun 1990

Published28 Jun 1990

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