# Iowa Code § 715.1: Legislative intent

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 715.1
- **Heading:** Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 715 / Section 715.1

## Text

It is the intent of the general assembly to protect owners and operators of computers in this state from the use of spyware and malware that is deceptively or surreptitiously installed on the owner’s or the operator’s computer.

2005 Acts, ch 94, §1

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 715.1 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.2 Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.4 Prohibitions — transmission and use of software.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.5 Other prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.6 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.7 Criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.8 Venue for criminal violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.9 Ransomware prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.10 Criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 715.11 Venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C715_S715.11.md)

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