Personal Data Protection Act 2010 · Updated to 15 Sep 2026 · Part X · Miscellaneous
131. Abetment and attempt punishable as offences
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A person who abets the commission of or who attempts to commit any offence under this Act shall be guilty of that offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the punishment provided for that offence.
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“this Act” includes regulations, orders, notifications and other subsidiary legislation made under this Act;
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A person who does any act preparatory to or in furtherance of the commission of any offence under this Act shall be guilty of that offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the punishment provided for the offence:
Provided that any term of imprisonment imposed shall not exceed one-half of the maximum term provided for the offence.