1. A person who knowingly and without authorization accesses a computer, computer system, or computer network commits the following: a. An aggravated misdemeanor ifcomputer data is accessed that contains a confidential record, as defined in section 22.7, operational or support data of a public utility,as defined in section 476.1, operational or support data of a rural water district incorporated pursuant tochapter 357A or 504, operational or support data of a municipal utilityorganized pursuant to chapter 388 or 389, operational or support data of a public airport, or a trade secret, as defined in section 550.2. b. A serious misdemeanor if computer data iscopied, altered, or deleted. c. A simple misdemeanor for any access which is not an aggravated or serious misdemeanor. 2. Theprosecuting attorney or anaggrievedperson may institute civilproceedings against any person in district court seeking relief from conduct constituting a violation of this section or to prevent, restrain, or remedy such a violation. §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §394
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