!rotc(l.ions afforded !.o citizcns rrnder tlie Corrstiiul.ion. This can ortly bc ,](:hic\od tl,rough strengthcnrng cxisting protecljons and cstablishmg new safegr. ards cspc0ially againsl ;rl)us. of these new lnd rntruslvc p<rwers- Thc [iill a so rnciudcs spccific saleguatds to balance againsl, these intrusive and cxtenrive proccdural powers in order trr protect the privacy of citizens and avoi<l 'rbuse of the exercise of these powers. I'he introduction of this legislation will effectively prevent cyber crimes and shall also contribute to thc national security of the Nation whilst providing and enabling a secure environment or investment in IT, c- llill shall also afford protection to crtizers which has hitherto not been completely effectrve, exposing theul to c,)mmorce and e-paymcnts systems. This tlre unrnitigal,cd threats posed by cyber crrmrnals both at home and abroad. r\NUSHA RAHMAN KHAN Mioi6ter of State for Inforrlation Technology Member'in'Charge