FAIR TRADING ACT 2010 - SECT 75

FAIR TRADING ACT 2010 - SECT 75

75 .         Warrants, powers under to obtain access information for computers etc.

        (1)         In this section —

        access information includes access codes, passwords, and encryption keys, and any related information that enables access to a computer or other data storage device;

        specified person means a person who —

            (a)         is the owner or lessee of the computer or other data storage device, or is in possession or control of the computer or other data storage device, an employee of any of the above, or any service provider who provides service to the above and holds access information; and

            (b)         has relevant knowledge of —

                  (i)         the computer or a computer network of which the computer or other data storage device forms a part; or

                  (ii)         measures applied to protect data held in, or accessible from, the computer or other data storage device.

        (2)         A person executing a warrant under section 74 may require a specified person to provide access information and other information or assistance that is reasonable and necessary to allow the person executing the warrant to access data held in, or accessible from —

            (a)         a computer that is on the premises or in or on the motor vehicle named in the warrant; or

            (b)         any other data storage device that is on the premises or in or on the motor vehicle named in the warrant.