Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 33

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?

Answer options

• A. Stipulates that disclosure has to have occurred.
• B. Specifies imprisonment as a possible penalty.
• C. Adds a provision about wrongful loss or gain.
• D. Includes the concept of consent.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Section 72A specifically mentions imprisonment as a possible penalty for unauthorized access, which is a significant difference from Section 72. The other options, while related to aspects of unauthorized access, do not capture this specific legal consequence that distinguishes 72A.