The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) at times limits the ECPA. Under the ECPA there must be an intent to exceed authorization for a crime to be committed, and the CFAA does not require such intent if the intrusion onto another person's computer-stored information causes damage.

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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) are separate laws addressing different issues. The CFAA primarily targets unauthorized access or damage to computers, while the ECPA focuses on the interception and disclosure of electronic communications. The CFAA does require intent to access a computer unauthorized or exceed authorized access, and it also considers the resulting damage or loss.

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) at Times Limits