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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 69

DIRECTIONS OF CONTROLLER TO A SUBSCRIBER TO EXTEND FACILITIES TO DECRYPT INFORMATION

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/457687

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Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 69 is part of Information Technology Act, 2000 - DIRECTIONS OF CONTROLLER TO A SUBSCRIBER TO EXTEND FACILITIES TO DECRYPT INFORMATION. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

1) If the Controller is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the interest of the sovereignty or integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence, for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, direct any agency of the Government to intercept any information transmitted through any computer resource.

(2) The subscriber or any person in charge of the computer resource shall, when called upon by any agency which has been directed under sub-section (1), extend all facilities and technical assistance to decrypt the information.

(3) The subscriber or any person who fails to assist the agency referred to in sub-section (2) shall be punished with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years.

Frequently asked questions

What does Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 69 provide?

Section Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (DIRECTIONS OF CONTROLLER TO A SUBSCRIBER TO EXTEND FACILITIES TO DECRYPT INFORMATION) is reproduced on this page as part of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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