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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Section 69

    (Interception Authority) of the IT Act, 2000: Statement 1: Government can intercept, monitor, or decrypt information in computer resources for national security. Statement 2: Section 69 authority can be exercised without any procedural safeguards or judicial oversight. Statement 3: Interception under Section 69 must be in accordance with prescribed procedures. Statement 4: Section 69 permits decryption of information with government authorization. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 69 permits interception for national security—Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect—procedures and authorization requirements must be followed. Statement 3 is correct—procedures are mandatory. Statement 4 is correct—decryption is permitted. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct.

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