Kazenski zakonik (KZ-1, Criminal Code), Art. 221, Napad na informacijski sistem (Attack on an Information System)
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In force.
A computer misuse rule binding public and private bodies.
As of 6 September 2026.
What it requires
- Do not enter or break into an information system without authorization, and do not intercept data without authorization during its non-public transmission into or out of an information system.
- Do not use, alter, copy, transfer, or destroy data in an information system without authorization, and do not obstruct the transfer of data or the operation of an information system.
If you get it wrong
Criminal exposureYes
Criminal exposure note
Imprisonment up to one year for unauthorized entry into, or interception of data transmitted to or from, an information system (KZ-1 Art. 221(1)); imprisonment up to two years for unauthorized use, alteration, copying, transfer, or destruction of data, or for obstructing data transfer or the system's operation (Art. 221(2)), with an attempt of that offense also punishable (Art. 221(3)); and imprisonment from three months to five years where the paragraph 2 offense causes significant damage (Art. 221(4)).
What it reaches
Obligation class
Access restriction
What this law does
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Article 221 criminalizes unauthorized entry into, or breaking into, an information system, and unauthorized interception of data during its non-public transmission into or out of the system (paragraph 1); it separately criminalizes the unauthorized use, alteration, copying, transfer, or destruction of data in an information system, unauthorized entry of data into one, or obstructing the transfer of data or the system's operation (paragraph 2), makes an attempt of that second offense punishable (paragraph 3), and raises the penalty where the paragraph 2 act causes significant damage (paragraph 4).
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