(a) What computer-related crimes or other offenses did Fred Felony commit when he decided to use a computer (this is the “computer crime” hypothetical, at p. 4). Briefly outline the ele-ments of each offense and be sure to distinguish which of these offenses is created pursuant to a new law and which of these offenses might be governed by more traditional laws.
(b) Do you believe the law as presently developed creates too many offenses, too few offenses, or just about the right number? Do you believe the law as presently developed has any signifi-cant ambiguities, gaps, or omissions? (briefly explain or defend your answers, even if you believe all is well)
1.2. Punishments
(a) What punishment or other remedy does the law provide for the computer-related offenses you identified in question 1.1(a) (felony, misdemeanor, or other [a stern chastisement? civil damages?]), and what are the likely sentences for any federal crimes? Briefly explain or defend your answer and if you need additional facts, please describe them and explain what difference they would make.
(b) Do you believe these punishments are too severe, not severe enough, or just about right? Do you believe that the punishments are subject to any significant ambiguities, gaps, or omis-sions? Briefly explain or defend your answer even if you believe the punishments are just about right.
Part Two. Take the Equifax settlement at pp. 389-90, note 8 of the Consumer Privacy and Data Pro-tection book.
2.1. Offenses.
(a) What offense(s) did Equifax commit? Briefly outline the elements of each offense, or offens-es if more than one.
(b) Do you believe the law as presently developed creates too many offenses, too few offenses, or just about the right number for such actions (or inactions)? Do you believe the law as pres-ently developed has any significant ambiguities, gaps, or omissions? (briefly explain or defend your answers, even if you believe all is well)
2.2. Remedies
(a) What punishment or other remedy does the law provide for the offense(s) you identified in question 2.1(a)? Briefly explain your answer and if you need additional facts, please describe them and explain what difference they would make.
(b) Do you believe these punishments or other remedies are too severe, not severe enough, or just about right? Do you believe that the remedies are subject to any significant ambiguities, gaps, or omissions? Briefly explain or defend your answer even if you believe the remedies are just about right.
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