    Swiss Anti-Virus Law

    This is an unauthorized english translation of the relevant
    sections (articles) of the Swiss computer crime law.

    Swiss Criminal Code

    Art. 144bis (new) - Damaging of data

        1.  Anyone, who without authorization deletes, modifies or
        renders useless electronically or similarly saved or
        transmitted data, will, if a complaint is filed, be
        punished with the imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years
        or a fine of up to 40000 Swiss francs.

        If the person charged has caused a considerable damage,
        the imprisonment will be for a term of up to 5 years. The
        crime will be prosecuted ex officio.

        2.  Anyone, who creates, imports, distributes, promotes,
        offers, or circulates in any way programs, that he/she
        knows or has to presume to be used for purposes according
        to item 1 listed above, or gives instructions to create
        such programs, will be punished with the imprisonment for
        a term of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 40000 Swiss
        francs.

        If the person charged acted for gain, the imprisonment
        will be for a term of up to 5 years.

    Came into effect on January 1st, 1995