LAWS OF BRUNEI
p. 10
2007 Ed.]
Computer Misuse
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prescribed in those sections, liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding
$100,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years or both.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a computer shall be treated as
a “protected computer” if the person committing the offence knew, or ought
reasonably to have known, that the computer, program or data was used
directly in connection with or necessary for —
(a) the security, defence or international relations of Brunei
Darussalam;
(b) the existence or identity of a confidential source of
information relating to the enforcement of a criminal law;
(c) the provision of services directly related to communications
infrastructure, banking and financial services, public utilities, public
transportation or public key infrastructure; or
(d) the protection of public safety, including systems related to
essential emergency services, such as police and medical services.
(3) For the purposes of any prosecution under this section, it shall be
presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the accused had the requisite
knowledge referred to in subsection (2) if there was, in respect of the
computer, program or data, an electronic or other warning exhibited to the
accused stating that unauthorised access to that program or data will attract
an enhanced penalty under this section.
Abetments and attempts punishable as offences.
10.
(1) Any person who abets the commission of or who attempts to
commit or does any act preparatory to or in furtherance of the commission of
any offence under this Act is shall be guilty of that offence and liable on
conviction to the punishment provided for the offence.
(2) For an offence to be committed under this section, it is
immaterial where the act in question took place.