SB 811 Summary

• Repeals and replaces Section 53-451 of Connecticut General Statutes effective October 1, 2019, updating definitions and penalties for computer crimes.

• Expands definition of "computer data" to explicitly include nonpublic personal information of individuals who use or apply to use financial institution products or services.

• Adds new definition of "financial institution" covering banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, insurance companies, and investment advisory firms operating in Connecticut.

• Increases penalties for computer crimes: Class B misdemeanor baseline, escalates to Class A misdemeanor for property damage exceeding $2,500, Class D felony for malicious actions causing damage exceeding $2,500, and Class C felony for any violation targeting financial institution property.

• Prohibits knowingly selling or distributing software designed to facilitate falsification of electronic mail transmission or routing information.