Computer Fraud Prevention and Home Computer Promotion Act of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Computer Fraud Prevention and Home Computer Promotion Act of 1983 - Title I: Computer Security Research Program - Establishes the Computer Security Research Program for the purpose of stimulating research and developing new methods for protecting computer systems from unauthorized access and use. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to administer such program and to grant funds for research and development. Establishes criteria for the Secretary to consider in distributing such grants to individuals. Title II: Interagency Committee on Computer Crime and Abuse - Establishes within the executive branch of the Federal Government an Interagency Committee on Computer Fraud and Abuse. States that the committee shall be composed of the following members or their designees: (1) the Attorney General; (2) the Secretary of Commerce; (3) the Secretary of Defense; (4) the Chairman of the Federal Communications Committee; (5) the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (6) the Secretary of the Treasury; and (7) other United States officers and employees appointed by the President. Requires the committee to: (1) act as a clearinghouse for Federal agencies in compiling and disseminating i…