Access to computers and data
Section 29 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with access to computers and data. Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 69, the Controller or any person authorised by him shall, if he has reasonable cause to suspect that [any contravention of the provisions of this Chapter] has been committed, have access to any computer system, any apparatus, data or The Act came into force on 17 Oct 2000.
(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 69, the Controller or any person authorised by him shall, if he has reasonable cause to suspect that 1 [any contravention of the provisions of this Chapter] has been committed, have access to any computer system, any apparatus, data or any other material connected with such system, for the purpose of searching or causing a search to be made for obtaining any information or data contained in or available to such computer system.
(2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Controller or any person authorised by him may, by order, direct any person in charge of, or otherwise concerned with the operation of, the computer system, data apparatus or material, to provide him with such reasonable technical and other assistance as he may consider necessary
Section 29, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Information Technology Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Information Technology Act is headed "Access to computers and data". Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 69, the Controller or any person authorised by him shall, if he has reasonable cause to suspect that [any contravention of the provisions of this Chapter] has been committed, have access to any computer system, any apparatus, data or
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Information Technology Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IT Act 29, section 29 IT Act, section 29 of the Information Technology Act. People searching for it also type income tax act section 29 and income tax act section 29a. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 29 of the Information Technology Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 69 (Power to issue directions for interception or monitoring or decryption of any information through any computer resource), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 29 of the Information Technology Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 29, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1304 words
- 87. Power of Central Government to make rules877 words
- 43. Penalty and compensation for damage to computer, computer system, etc506 words
- 46. Power to adjudicate370 words
- 89. Power of Controller to make regulations345 words
- 70B. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team to serve as national agency for incident response326 words
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