333KProtection of computer hardware and software

#### 333K Protection of computer hardware and software 333K Protection of computer hardware and software > > (1) This section adopts the [Electoral Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-066), section 160. > > > > Note— > > > > The Act, section 748(3) and (4) provides for the creation of offences in connection with elections and polls by adopting, with modifications as necessary, a provision of the [Electoral Act 2017](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-066), and for the penalty for an offence not to exceed the penalty for the corresponding offence in that Act. > > > (2) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, destroy or interfere with a computer program, data file or electronic device used, or intended to be used, by the Electoral Commissioner for or in connection with technology assisted voting. > > > > Maximum penalty—200 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years, or both. > > > (3) An offence under this section is an indictable offence.