Article 272. Irregular access to computer-related information

1. Irregular access to legally protected computer information if the act has resulted in the destruction, blocking, modification or copying of computer information, except in the following cases: 272.1 of the present Code is punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 roubles or a fine of up to 18 months ' wages or other income; 2. The same shall apply either to corrective labour for a term not exceeding one year or to restriction of liberty for a term not exceeding two years, or to forced labour for a term not exceeding two years, or to imprisonment for the same period. An act that causes major damage or is motivated by a profit is punishable by a fine of between 100,000 and 300,000 roubles or by a salary or other income. a convicted person for a period of between one and two years, or correctional labour for a period of between one and two years, or restriction of liberty for a period of up to four years, or forced labour. 3. Acts referred to in the first instance article committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy or organized by a group or by a person using his or her official position, shall be punished by a fine of up to 500,000 roubles or by the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to three years. with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years, or with restriction of liberty for up to four years, or with forced labour for 4. Acts referred to in the first, second and third articles if they have caused serious consequences or have threatened them Computer information means information (communications, data) provided in the form of electrical signals independently. 2. The articles of this chapter recognize damage exceeding one million roubles as a major damage.