Israeli State Attorney issues prosecution and sentencing guidelines for computer intrusion offenses
In late August, the Israeli State Attorney, Mr. Shai Nitzan, issued guidelines (number 2.38) outlining the policy on prosecution, case management and sentencing considerations, regarding the offense of unlawful intrusion to computer material (section 4 of the Computers Law, 5755-1995).
The guidelines establish a hierarchical severity of acts that constitute intrusion to computer material. The guidelines explains that severe punishment ...