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312-49v10 Exam - Question 512


You are a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) employed by an international tech firm. One of your tasks involves overseeing and providing guidance on legal considerations during digital forensic investigations across different jurisdictions. One day, you find yourself dealing with unauthorized system access and data alteration incidents across multiple branches in Germany, Italy, Canada, Singapore, Belgium, Brazil, the Philippines, and Hong Kong. Recognizing that different countries have different laws that can impact the investigation, which of the following legal provisions should you apply when the main offence is the unauthorized modification of computer data?

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Correct Answer: D

When dealing with unauthorized modification of computer data, Germany's Penal Code Section 303a (Alteration of Data) precisely addresses the issue of unlawfully deleting, suppressing, rendering unusable, or altering data. This provision directly fits the scenario described involving unauthorized modification of computer data.

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ElbOption: D
Jun 12, 2024

Data tampering (Section 303a, German Criminal Code) (1) Whosoever unlawfully deletes, suppresses, renders unusable or alters data