Public act became law on Friday, 29 June 1990 when the Computer Misuse Bill. Brought from the Commons received Royal Assent.

Computer Misuse Act 1990

Secondary information

Type: Public act
Reference: CAP 18 1990
Related items: Westminster Hall debate on the Computer Misuse Act 1990
Sunday, 17 April 2022
Research briefings; Computer Misuse Act 1990
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons; Cybersecurity in the UK
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Research briefings
Subjects: Disclosure of information Data protection Computers Cybercrime
Legislation: Computer Misuse Act 1990; Computer Misuse Bill 1989/90
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk