Relates to unauthorized use of a smart phone or mobile device or any data contained therein.

New York Senate Bill S05479 aims to expand the definition of 'computer' in the state's penal law to include smartphones and mobile devices. This change would make unauthorized access to these devices, or the data they contain, subject to existing computer-related criminal offenses.

Supporters of the bill argue that it modernizes legal definitions to reflect current technology usage, thereby enhancing protections against unauthorized access to personal data on mobile devices.

Critics express concerns that the bill's broad language could lead to unintended consequences, such as criminalizing minor infractions or complicating enforcement due to the ubiquitous nature of smartphones.