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Under Section 69B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, who may authorise an agency of the Government to monitor and collect traffic data or information through any computer resource for cyber security?

The Central Government authorises the agency. Under Section 69B(1), it does so by notification in the Official Gazette, naming a Government agency to monitor and collect traffic data for cyber security. Intermediaries, adjudicating officers and the Controller of Certifying Authorities hold no such authorising power.

  1. AThe Central Government, by notification in the Official GazetteCorrect
  2. BThe Adjudicating Officer appointed under the Act
  3. CAny intermediary, by a written internal resolution
  4. DThe Controller of Certifying Authorities, by issuing a licence

Explanation

Section 69B(1) empowers the Central Government to authorise any agency of the Government by notification in the Official Gazette. The purpose is to enhance cyber security and to identify, analyse and prevent intrusion or spread of computer contaminant. Intermediaries and the Controller have no such power of authorisation.

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