276Interpretation

276 Interpretation (1) In this Division, unless the contrary intention appears: computer includes: (a) a single computer, whether or not connected to a network or communications system; and

Criminal Code Act 1983 265 (b) more than one computer forming or connected to a network or communications system. data includes: (a) information in any form; and (b) any program or part of a program. data held in a computer includes: (a) data entered or copied into the computer; (b) data held in any removable data storage device that may be used in, or attached to, the computer; and (c) data held in a data storage device on a computer network of which the computer forms part. data storage device means any thing containing or designed to contain data that may be used in a computer and includes: (a) a device that may be used to gain access to, or perform a function on, a communications system or telecommunications network; and (b) an internet web site. electronic communication means a communication of information in any form by means of guided or unguided electrical or electromagnetic energy. telecommunications network means a system or series of systems for carrying electronic communications. (2) For the purposes of an offence against this Division, a person accesses data or causes modification of data or impairment of electronic communication if the person's conduct substantially contributes to the access, modification or impairment.