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Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002

In plain terms. The Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002, enacted as part of the Homeland Security Act, increased criminal penalties under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and clarified emergency-disclosure provisions allowing provider…

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In plain terms. The Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002, enacted as part of the Homeland Security Act, increased criminal penalties under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and clarified emergency-disclosure provisions allowing providers to share information to prevent serious harm. It sharpened the federal response to computer crime.

Citation. Pub. L. 107-296 (Nov. 25, 2002); 18 U.S.C. § 1030 (amended).