Malti, a small business owner, runs an online store. Her site was hacked and customer data stolen. Which provision applies?
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This scenario triggers two parallel provisions: (1) Section 66 imposes criminal liability on the hacker for unauthorized access, and (2) Section 43A provides a civil compensation mechanism for affected customers if Malti's business failed to implement reasonable security practices. The answer combines both criminal punishment (for the hacker) and civil compensation (for affected customers), making option (c) the most comprehensive and accurate response.
The text reads: Section 66 IT Act: Hacking — imprisonment up to 3 years + fine. Section 43A: Body corporate failing to protect data → liable to pay compensation.