Question

A company's IT manager knowingly allows a third-party vendor to access and alter sensitive financial data without proper authorisation. Which section of the IT act is violated and what might be the consequence ?

• A. Section 43 with penalties for unauthorised access
• B. Section 66C with punishment for identity theft
• C. Section 66 with penalties for hacking
• D. Section 65 with a imprisonment for tampering with source documents

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Section 66 with penalties for hacking

Section 66: Hacking with Computer System

• Offence: Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently does any act referred to in Section 43 (which includes un-authorized access, downloading, introducing viruses etc.) is guilty of hacking.
• Punishment: Imprisonment up to three years or a fine up to five lakh rupees or both.