s 46 Access to computerized data
(1) An authorized officer conducting a search under sections 44 and 45 shall be given access to computerized data whether stored in a computer or otherwise.
(2) For the purposes of this section, βaccessββ
(a) includes being provided with the necessary password, encryption code, decryption code, software or hardware and any other means required to enable comprehension of computerized data; and
(b) has the meaning assigned to it by subsections 2(2) and (5) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997 [Act 563].
Malay text (authoritative)
Capaian kepada data berkomputer
(1) Seorang pegawai diberi kuasa yang menjalankan suatu penggeledahan di bawah seksyen 44 dan 45 hendaklah diberi capaian kepada data berkomputer sama ada disimpan dalam suatu komputer atau selainnya.
(2) Bagi maksud seksyen ini, βcapaianββ
(a) termasuklah diberikan kata laluan, kod penyulitan, kod penyahsulitan, perisian atau perkakasan yang perlu dan apa-apa cara lain yang dikehendaki untuk membolehkan data berkomputer itu difahami; dan
(b) mempunyai erti yang diberikan kepadanya oleh subseksyen 2(2) dan (5) Akta Jenayah Komputer 1997 [Akta 563].
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Text as at 1 August 2024 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).
