WA Privacy - Legal to Access Online Account Without Consent?

[JamesCitizen]

Let's say Person 1 found someone else's (Person 2) credentials to any online account somewhere. Both people live in WA.

Is it illegal under privacy law for Person 1 to log onto Person 2's online account without asking permission, for any reason? Are there circumstances in which Person 1's intent would change whether it is illegal or not?

 

[AllForHer]

Question 1: Yes.

Question 2: No.

 

[JamesCitizen]

Question 1: Yes.

Question 2: No.

Thanks!

 

[Rod]

AllForHer,

Is there a law in WA that protects privacy? Our rights to privacy in Australia are very limited. I was thinking the cause would be Trespass to Goods (eBay v. Bidder's Edge) or Conversion.

 

[AllForHer]

Might be, but it's my understanding the WA Criminal Code also makes it illegal under s 440A.