As of last week, it turns out a lot of Americans might be breaking the law, as it is now a federal crime to share HBO Go or Netflix passwords with other people.
According to Fortune, a case involving a former employee at Korn/Ferry resulted in the three-judge panel of U.S. Ninth Circuit of Appeals ruling that sharing passwords is prosecutable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
David Nosal was charged with conspiracy after attempting to set up a rival firm by accessing a Korn/Ferry candidate database using his former assistant's password. He was sentenced to prison time, probation, and nearly $900,000 in fines.
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According to Fortune, a case involving a former employee at Korn/Ferry resulted in the three-judge panel of U.S. Ninth Circuit of Appeals ruling that sharing passwords is prosecutable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
David Nosal was charged with conspiracy after attempting to set up a rival firm by accessing a Korn/Ferry candidate database using his former assistant's password. He was sentenced to prison time, probation, and nearly $900,000 in fines.
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