Information Technology Act Section 67C — Preservation and retention of information by intermediaries

CHAPTER XI OFFENCES

Cyber Law

Summary

Sub-section (1) requires an intermediary to preserve and retain information as specified by the Central Government. The government decides what information must be kept, how long it must be kept, and the manner and format in which it is stored.

Sub-section (2) states that if an intermediary intentionally or knowingly violates the requirements of sub-section (1), they can be punished with imprisonment of up to three years and also be liable to pay a fine.

Official Text

(1) Intermediary shall preserve and retain such information as may be specified for such duration and in such manner and format as the Central Government may prescribe.

(2) any intermediary who intentionally or knowingly contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punished with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and also be liable to fine.]