The UK is the same. I don't think it has been tested in court, but the Computer Misuse Act 1990 makes "Unauthorised access to computer material" illegal. Doing

The UK is the same. I don't think it has been tested in court, but the Computer Misuse Act 1990 makes "Unauthorised access to computer material" illegal. Doing this would legally fall under this, resulting in a fine of up to £5000 or 6 months behind bars.