Is piggybacking(obtaining free wifi internet from someone else without permission) illegal in California?

I was wondering if it was illegal in California. What are the laws on this.? thANK YOU Asked by Hollowshadow 32 months ago Similar questions: piggybacking obtaining free wifi internet permission illegal California Computers > Internet.

Similar questions: piggybacking obtaining free wifi internet permission illegal California.

I believe it is, but I'm not a lawyer. I'm not a lawyer, but you can read the law for yourself at law.onecle.com/california/penal/502.html The text of the law appears to outlaw piggybacking. Here's the relevant text: (3) Knowingly and without permission uses or causes to be used computer services.

Here's the definition of "computer services" the law provides: 4) "Computer services" includes, but is not limited to, computer time, data processing, or storage functions, or other uses of a computer, computer system, or computer network. That's a pretty broad definition if you ask me that would cover just about everything. I think if you can't afford Internet access you utilize the free computer/Internet access that public libraries offer or you ask your neighbor for permission to use their WiFi.

Sources: opinion .

1 It's illegal anywhere - it's called theft.

2 Legal or not, its unethical-- you're using bandwidth that someone eles is paying for, and thus reducing their ability to use it. Whatever the law says, that's simply immoral.

Legal or not, its unethical-- you're using bandwidth that someone eles is paying for, and thus reducing their ability to use it. Whatever the law says, that's simply immoral.

3 I'm sure there's a starbuck's or library somewhere near that you can use a free hotspot! How would you feel if someone was piggybacking off you? .

I'm sure there's a starbuck's or library somewhere near that you can use a free hotspot! How would you feel if someone was piggybacking off you?

Schelli replied to post #3: 4 People that steal from others think it's their right, and they generally do not have that kind of empathy.

People that steal from others think it's their right, and they generally do not have that kind of empathy.

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