Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 359

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person without reason obtains, deletes or alters the magnetic record of another’s computer or relating equipment and causes injury to the public or others shall be sentenced to imprisonment of no more than five years or short-term imprisonment; in lieu thereof, or in addition thereto, a fine of not more than six hundred thousand dollars may be imposed.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第359條
無故取得、刪除或變更他人電腦或其相關設備之電磁紀錄,致生損害於公眾或他人者,處五年以下有期徒刑、拘役或科或併科六十萬元以下罰金。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.