CS Professional · Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) - Principles and Practice · Data Governance
Nimbus Hosting Pvt Ltd, an intermediary, receives a call from an agency authorised under Section 69B(1) asking for technical assistance and online access to servers carrying traffic data. Which statement correctly describes Nimbus's obligation?
Nimbus must provide technical assistance and extend all facilities so the agency gets online access to the computer resource generating, transmitting, receiving or storing the traffic data. Section 69B(2) imposes this duty when the authorised agency calls upon it, with no court order or board approval needed.
- AIt may refuse unless the agency first obtains a court order
- BIt must provide technical assistance and extend all facilities to enable or secure online access to the computer resourceCorrect
- CIt need only share data already published on its website
- DIt must act only if its board approves the request
Explanation
Section 69B(2) requires the intermediary or person in charge of the computer resource, when called upon by the authorised agency, to provide technical assistance and extend all facilities to enable online access. The section contains no court order or board approval condition.
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