The bill presented, SF No 703, aims to expand the definition of unauthorized computer access in Minnesota law. Currently, accessing a computer without authorization usually involves bypassing a security system. This bill proposes to also include accessing computers that are unprotected or lack security measures but contain personal data.

Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to intentionally access without permission: 1. Computers secured by safety systems. 2. Electronic terminals. 3. Unprotected devices holding personal data.

Furthermore, the bill outlines various penalties based on the severity of the unauthorized access: - Access that risks someone's life, or repeated gross misdemeanor offenses, can be charged as a felony, potentially leading to a ten-year prison term or a fine up to $20,000. - Lesser violations, including those that risk public health or compromise data security, are treated as gross misdemeanors, possibly resulting in up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine. - The least severe offenses are classified as misdemeanors, with penalties up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.

In essence, the bill strengthens the laws against improper access of computers and electronic devices, enhancing penalties for repeated or dangerous offenses while addressing lesser breaches distinctly.