Indiana § 35-43-1-7 - Offense against intellectual property
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§ 35-43-1-7. Offense against intellectual property
Sec. 7. A person who knowingly or intentionally and who without authorization:
(1) modifies data, a computer program, or supporting documentation;
(2) destroys data, a computer program, or supporting documentation; or
(3) discloses or takes data, a computer program, or supporting documentation that is:
(A) a trade secret (as defined in IC 24-2-3-2); or
(B) otherwise confidential as provided by law;
and that resides or exists internally or externally on a computer, computer system, or computer network, commits an offense against intellectual property, a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.458. Amended by P.L.168-2014, SEC.76.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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