Section 31E — POISONS ACT 1952

(2)

In exercising his powers, the authorized officer may—

(a)

inspect and check the operation of any computer and any associated apparatus or material which the authorized officer has reasonable cause to suspect is or has been used in connection with that information or data;

(b)

require the person—

(i)

whom the authorized officer has reasonable cause to suspect is using or to have used the computer in connection with that information or data;

(ii)

whom the authorized officer has reasonable cause to suspect that the computer is used or has been used, on behalf of the person, in connection with that information or data; or

(iii)

having charge of, or is otherwise concerned with, the operation of the computer, apparatus or material, to provide him with such reasonable assistance as he may require for the purposes of this section.

(3)

The authorized officer may make copies of or take extracts from the recorded information or computerized data, if he deems it necessary.

(4)

Any recorded information or computerized data obtained under subsection (1) shall be admissible in evidence notwithstanding any other provisions in any written law to the contrary.

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(5)

For the purposes of this section, “access” includes being provided with the necessary password, encryption code, decryption code, software or hardware and any other means required to enable comprehension of the recorded information or computerized data.

No cost or damages arising from entry, search or seizure to be recoverable