Even if a person's intent is good and his or her conduct accidentally causes damage, then he or she may be prosecuted for a federal crime under the:
A) Can-Spam Act.
B) Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
C) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
D) Electronic Funds Transfer Act.

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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) prohibits accessing a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access to cause damage, even if the person's intent was not to cause harm. Therefore, if a person accidentally causes damage to a computer system while accessing it without authorization or exceeding authorized access, they may be prosecuted for a federal crime under the CFAA. The Can-Spam Act regulates commercial email messages, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act protects against unauthorized interception of electronic communications, and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act regulates electronic funds transfers. None of these acts are relevant to accidental damage to computer systems.

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