LAWS OF BRUNEI CAP. 194] Computer Misuse [2007 Ed. p. 9 Unauthorised obstruction of use of computer. 7. (1) Any person who knowingly and without authority or lawful excuse — (a) interferes with, or interrupts or obstructs the lawful use of, a computer; or (b) impedes or prevents access to, or impairs the usefulness or effectiveness of, any program or data stored in a computer, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both. (2) If any damage is caused as a result of an offence under this section, the person convicted of the offence is liable to a fine not exceeding $50,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years or both. Unauthorised disclosure of access code. 8. (1) Any person who knowingly and without authority discloses any password, access code or other means of gaining access to any program or data held in any computer is guilty of an offence if he did so — (a) for any wrongful gain; (b) for any unlawful purpose; or (c) knowing that it is likely to cause wrongful loss to any person. (2) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both. Enhanced punishment for offences involving protected computers. 9. (1) Where access to any protected computer is obtained in the course of the commission of an offence under sections 3, 5, 6 or 7, the person convicted of such offence is in lieu of the punishments respectively B.L.R.O. 3/2007