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Which conduct do Articles 284, 285 and 286 govern?

Article 284 — unauthorized access to a computer system; Article 285 — unauthorized making, acquisition, storage, sale or distribution of programs, devices, passwords or access codes for the purpose of committing an offense; Article 286 — damaging, deleting, altering, suppressing, inserting or transferring computer data.

What penalty is provided for simple unauthorized access?

Under the first part of Article 284 — a fine, or corrective labor for up to two years, or imprisonment for up to two years.

When does the penalty reach its maximum?

When the conduct targets a subject of a critical information system: Article 284 provides imprisonment from three to six years, while Articles 285 and 286 provide imprisonment from four to seven years.

What counts as significant damage under this chapter?

Damage exceeding 2000 GEL, except for a case provided for by another norm of the Code. The prosecution must establish and document it.

Can a legal entity be held liable?

Yes — for this conduct a legal entity is punished by a fine, by deprivation of the right to carry out activity, or by liquidation and a fine.

5 min·10 Jan 2026

Computer Crime Under Georgian Law — Articles 284 to 286

Computer crimes are among the most sensitive risks for organizations and individuals, because a single mistake in a technical environment can lead a person to criminal liability. The corresponding chapter of the Criminal Code of Georgia governs these offenses through Articles 284, 285 and 286: unauthorized access to a computer system, unlawful use of computer data and, or, a computer system, and interference with data and, or, a system. This page explains what each of these norms establishes, which penalties they provide, and where a defense in such cases begins.

Updated: 10 Oct 2026

Verified against current law: 9 Jul 2026

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