Section 8, Kerala Police Act, 2011 [S2M-VJ4]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 May 2011.
8. Powers of adjudicating officer.—(1) The adjudicating officer may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the handling of sensitive personal data is carried on, inspect any digital signature found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The adjudicating officer may seize any digital signature in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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data: Section 2, Kerala Police Act, 2011 [S2MVCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "data" means a representation of information, facts, concepts, opinions or instructions in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human beings or by automated means
data: 5 more definitions.
personal data: Section 2, Kerala Police Act, 2011 [S2MVCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "personal data" means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data
personal data: 3 more definitions.
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