7 L.R.O. 2005 Computer Misuse CAP. 124B ss.5-6 (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the form in which any programme is obtained or copied and, in particular, whether or not it represents a form in which it is capable of being executed, is immaterial. 5. (1) A person who knowingly or recklessly, and without lawful excuse or justification, Interfering with data. (a) destroys or alters data; (b) renders data meaningless, useless or ineffective; (c) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use of data; (d) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use of data; or (e) denies access to data to any person entitled to the data; is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $50 000 or to imprisonment for a term of 5 years or to both. (2) Subsection (1) applies whether the person's act is of temporary or permanent effect. 6. A person who knowingly or recklessly, and without lawful excuse or justification, (a) hinders the functioning of a computer system by (i) preventing the supply of electricity, permanently or otherwise, to a computer system; (ii) causing electromagnetic interference to a computer system; (iii) corrupting the computer system by any means; (iv) adding, deleting or altering computer data; or THE LAWS OF BARBADOS Printed by the Government Printer, Bay Street, St. Michael by the authority of the Government of Barbados Interfering with computer system.