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CFA(Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. government as well as most financial institutions. It says that unauthorized penetration or other damage to such systems is a felony, as is trafficking in password or other access codes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| To me, being part of The CFA has meant the opportunity to share in the dream of a cure for AIDS and to take part in the work we all must do to make sure that happens. and the CFA Institute--a global organization of more than 83,000 investment practitioners and educators--have signed an exclusive agreement to launch finance titles under the CFA Institute Investment Series brand in early 2007. There is a seeming anomaly in the application of paragraph 17(8)(a) of the Act in cases of indebtedness arising in connection with the acquisition by a controlled foreign affiliate (CFA) of the shares of another CFA where the acquired CFA shares constitute "excluded property. |
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