Department of Justice Takes Pro-Employer Stance On Amendments To Computer Fraud And Abuse Act: Employers Should Continue To Be Able To Hold Employees Liable For Violations Of Computer Usage Policies Under The Act

In connection with proposed Congressional amendments to the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), on November 15, 2011, Department of Justice Deputy Chief Richard W. Downing (Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section) emphasized the importance of an expansive CFAA before the House Committee on the Judiciary and came out against attempts by critics of the CFAA to restrict employers’ ability to use the CFAA against employees who steal company data in violation of company computer usage policies. The Department of Justice prepared a statement in advance of Mr. Downing’s live testimony.

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