164 Deliberate introduction of computer virus into computer or computer network Any person who, without authority from the owner of the computer or computer network, knowingly introduces or causes to be introduced any computer virus into any computer or computer network shall be guilty of deliberate introduction of a computer virus into a computer or computer network and liable— (a) if the crime was committed in any of the aggravating circumstances described in section one hundred and sixty-six, to a fine not exceeding level twelve or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years or both; or (b) in any other case, to a fine not exceeding level eight or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or both. 165 Unauthorised manipulation of proposed computer programme Any person who fraudulently or mischievously creates, alters or manipulates any data, programme or system (or any part or portion thereof) which is intended for installation in a computer shall be guilty of unauthorised manipulation of a proposed computer programme and liable— (a) if the crime was committed in any of the aggravating circumstances described in section one hundred and sixty-six, to a fine not exceeding level twelve or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years or both; or (b) in any other case, to a fine not exceeding level eight or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or both. 166 Aggravating circumstances in relation to crimes under sections 163, 164 and 165 The crime of unauthorised access to or use of a computer, deliberate introduction of a computer virus into a computer or computer network, or unauthorised manipulation of a proposed computer programme is committed in aggravating circumstances if— (a) committed in connection with or in furtherance of the commission or attempted commission of the crime of insurgency, banditry, sabotage or terrorism, theft, unauthorised borrowing or use of property, extortion, fraud, forgery, malicious damage to property, damaging, destroying or prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft, concealing, disguising or enjoying the proceeds of the unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs, corruptly using a false document or defeating or obstructing the course of justice; or (b) the computer, computer network, data, programme or system is owned by the State, a law enforcement agency, the Defence Forces, the Prison Service, a statutory corporation or a local or like authority; or (c) the crime occasions considerable material prejudice to the owner of the computer, computer network, data, programme or system; or (d) the crime disrupts or interferes with an essential service. 167 Unauthorised use or possession of credit or debit cards Any person who— (a) without authority, manufactures, copies or uses; or (b) without reasonable excuse, possesses; any credit or debit card belonging to another person shall be guilty of unauthorised use or possession of a credit or debit card and liable to a fine not exceeding level eight or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or both. 168 Unauthorised use of password or pin-number Any person who without authority intentionally uses any password or pin-number which belongs to or which has been assigned to another person shall be guilty of unauthorised use of a password or pin-number and liable to a fine not exceeding level eight or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or both. CHAPTER IX BRIBERY AND C ORRUPTION 169 Interpretation in Chapter IX In this Chapter “agent” means a person employed by or acting for another person in any capacity whatsoever and, without limiting this definition in any way, includes (a) a director or secretary of a company; (b) the trustee of an insolvent estate; (c) the assignee of an estate that has been assigned for the benefit or with the consent of creditors; (d) the liquidator of a company or other body corporate that is being wound up or dissolved; (e) the executor of the estate of a deceased person; (f) the legal representative of a person who is a minor or of unsound mind or who is otherwise under legal disability; (g) a public officer;