Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 459

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?

Answer options

• A. Canada's Criminal Code Section 342.1 (Obtain any computer service and interception of a computer system)
• B. Italy's Penal Code Article 615 ter (Unauthorized access to a computer or telecommunication systems)
• C. Belgium's Article 550(b) of the Criminal Code (Exceeding power of access to a computer system)
• D. Germany's Penal Code Section 303a (Alteration of Data)

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Germany's Penal Code Section 303a, as it directly addresses the unauthorized alteration of data, which is the main offense in question. Options A, B, and C pertain to different aspects of computer crimes, such as unauthorized access and exceeding access rights, but do not specifically cover data modification, making them less relevant in this context.