Computer Crime Law

In short: Computer crime law comprises sections of the criminal code against hacking, data theft and computer fraud.

In more detail: Important provisions in the German Criminal Code (StGB):

In Depth

• § 202a Spying on data: unauthorised access to specially protected data.
• § 202b Intercepting data, § 202c Preparation (“hacker paragraph”: producing or obtaining hacker tools with intent).
• § 263a Computer fraud.
• § 303a Data alteration, § 303b Computer sabotage (see data manipulation, DDoS).
• § 126a Endangering dissemination of personal data (doxxing).

Ethical hacking needs permission (pentesting).

See also: Penetration Testing, Doxxing, DDoS, Data Manipulation