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You'd be surprised. The law isn't rigid like computer code . The intent and mindset of the defendant is all that gets prosecuted. If you can convince the jury the perp intended to gain money by accessing that information, it could be a spreadsheet for all they care. It is both theft and a violation of CFAA.



IANAL




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