Re:Van Buren is a victory against overbroad interpretations ...
by 1vuio0pswjnm7 on Friday June 04, 2021 @05:00PM
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"This ruling is really confusing to me. So I feel like what Van Buren did is a massive abuse of authority and it warrants punishment."
The Supreme Court decision does not by itself exonerate Van Buren. It just remands the case to the lower court to decide again, taking into account the clarification of the CFAA's applicability. Van Buren could still be found guilty and punished, on other grounds.
Just because some action involves a computer (database) and does not violate the CFAA does not necessarily mean it will not trigger potential culpability or liability under other criminal or civil law.
The Supreme Court decision does not by itself exonerate Van Buren. It just remands the case to the lower court to decide again, taking into account the clarification of the CFAA's applicability. Van Buren could still be found guilty and punished, on other grounds.
Just because some action involves a computer (database) and does not violate the CFAA does not necessarily mean it will not trigger potential culpability or liability under other criminal or civil law.