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A data centre operator in Pune receives a direction from CERT-In under section 70B(6) to furnish information about a ransomware incident, but deliberately does not comply. What is the maximum punishment under the text of the Act as currently amended?

The operator is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or fine up to one crore rupees, or both. The older one lakh rupee limit was substituted by one crore from 30 November 2023. Life imprisonment applies only to cyber terrorism.

  1. AImprisonment up to three years and fine up to one lakh rupees
  2. BImprisonment up to one year or fine up to one crore rupees, or bothCorrect
  3. CImprisonment for life
  4. DFine up to one lakh rupees only

Explanation

Section 70B(7) provides imprisonment up to one year or fine up to one crore rupees or both for failing to provide information or comply with directions. The one lakh figure was replaced by one crore with effect from 30-11-2023. Life imprisonment relates to cyber terrorism under section 66F.

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