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S. 2111 (112th)

Cyber Crime Protection Security Act

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Introduced

15 February 2012

Last action

16 February 2012 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

14 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Cyber Crime Protection Security Act - Amends the federal criminal code to make fraud in connection with the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information (in electronic or digital form) a predicate for instituting a prosecution for racketeering. Increases penalties for fraud and related activity in connection with computers. Expands the prohibition against trafficking in passwords to include trafficking through any means by which a protected computer may be accessed without authorization. Imposes criminal penalties for attempts and conspiracies to commit fraud and related activity in connection with computers. Modifies criminal and civil forfeiture provisions, including requiring certain civil forfeiture seizures and forfeitures to be performed by persons designated for that purpose by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Attorney General (DOJ). Prohibits, during and in relation to a felony violation of provisions regarding fraud and related activity in connection with computers, intentionally causing or attempting to cause damage to a critical infrastructure computer if such damage results in (or, in the case of an attempt, would, if completed have resulted in) the substantial impairment of the operation of that computer or of the critical infrastructure associated with the computer. Imposes a prison term of between 3 and 20 years, a fine, or both. Prohibits probation for any person convicted of such a violation. Provides for concurrent sentences under specified circumstances. Excludes from the definition of "exceeds authorized access" for purposes of the prohibition against fraudulent use of computers, access in violation of a contractual obligation or agreement, such as an acceptable use policy or terms of service agreement, with an Internet service provider, Internet website, or nongovernment employer, if such violation constitutes the sole basis for determining that access to a protected computer is unauthorized.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S701-702)

    Source: Calendars

  2. 15 February 2012

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S700-701)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 2012

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 16 February 2012

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    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 16 February 2012

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  • Introduced in Senate

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