Norway

The following penal provisions related to hacking are set out in Norwegian Law:
A. Section 204 of the Penal Code dated 20 May 2005 (the "Penal Code"). Forced entry into data systems and access to data systems by unauthorized means, including hacking, is regarded as a criminal offence under section 204 of the Penal Code. Violations are punishable by fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.
B. Section 205 litra b of the Penal Code. Breaking a protective measure and other access by unauthorized means to information which is transferred electronically or with technical equipment is punishable by fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years. Thus, hacking into information which is transferred (and not stored) is also regarded as a criminal offence under Norwegian law.
C. Section 53a of the Copyright Act dated 12 May 1961 (the "Copyright Act"). It is prohibited to circumvent effective technical measures, designed to prevent or restrict acts, in respect of copyright protected works, under section 53a of the Copyright Act. Violations are punishable by fines or imprisonment for a terms not exceeding 3 months, i.e. and therefore regarded as criminal offences.