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A data centre operator in Pune is directed by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team to furnish information needed for handling a cyber security incident. The operator fails to comply. What punishment does Section 70B(7) of the IT Act, 2000 prescribe?

Section 70B(7) prescribes imprisonment up to one year, or a fine up to one crore rupees, or both. This applies to any service provider, intermediary, data centre, body corporate or person failing to provide information called for or to comply with the CERT-In direction.

  1. AImprisonment up to one year, or fine up to one crore rupees, or bothCorrect
  2. BImprisonment up to three years and also a fine
  3. CFine up to one lakh rupees only, with no imprisonment
  4. DImprisonment up to life

Explanation

Section 70B(7) punishes a service provider, intermediary, data centre, body corporate or person who fails to provide information or comply with a direction with imprisonment up to one year or fine up to one crore rupees or both. The fine limit was raised from one lakh to one crore in 2023, so the one lakh option is outdated.

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