If someone gets access to your private information (like emails or documents) through the IT Act and then shares it without your permission, they can be punished. This means if someone leaks your personal data, they can face jail time or a fine.
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to ₹1 lakh, or both.
A, a government employee, accesses B's medical records under the IT Act and shares them with C without B's consent. A is guilty under this section.
- •You have the right to privacy of your personal information.
- •You can take legal action if your private data is leaked.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Information Technology Act
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