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CIPP-A Exam - Question 55


Both Sections 72 and 72A of India's IT Act 2000 involve unauthorized access of personal information.

One main difference between the sections is that 72A does what?

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Correct Answer: BC

Section 72A of India's IT Act 2000 includes a provision about wrongful loss or gain. It addresses the intent to cause or the knowledge that the disclosed action is likely to cause wrongful loss or wrongful gain to a person. This crucial addition distinguishes it from Section 72, which does not specifically include this provision.

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rhyst1921Option: C
Mar 22, 2024

Should be C. Section 72A includes "intent to cause or knowing that he is likely to cause wrongful loss or wrongful gain..."

BhimeshOption: C
Mar 26, 2024

Answer - C Section 72A: “Save as otherwise provided in this Act or any other law for the time being in force, any person including an intermediary who, while providing services under the terms of lawful contract, has secured access to any material containing personal information about another person, with the intent to cause or knowing that he is likely to cause wrongful loss or wrongful gain discloses, without the consent of the person concerned, or in breach of a lawful contract Both 72 and 72A Specify imprisonment...