CAP. 124B
Computer Misuse
L.R.O. 2005 14
s.15
(e) convert an encrypted programme or data held in another
computer system at the place specified in the warrant, where
there are reasonable grounds for believing that computer data
connected with the commission of the offence may be stored
in that other system;
(f)
make and retain a copy of any programme or data held in the
computer referred to in paragraph (a) or (e) and any other
programme or data held in the computers.
(3) A warrant issued under this section may authorise the
rendering of assistance by an authorised person to the police officer in
the execution of the warrant.
(4) A person who obstructs a police officer in the execution of his
duty under this section or who fails to comply with a request under
this section is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction
to a fine of $15 000 or to imprisonment for a term of 18 months or to
both.
(5) For the purposes of this section,
"authorised person" means a person who has the relevant training and
skill in computer systems and technology who is identified, in
writing, by the Commissioner of Police or a gazetted officer
designated by the Commissioner as authorised to assist the
police;
"encrypted programme or data" means a programme or data which
has been transformed from its plain text version to an unreadable
or incomprehensible format, regardless of the technique utilised
for such transformation and irrespective of the medium in which
such programme or data occurs or can be found, for the purpose
of protecting the content of such programme or data;
"plain text version" means a programme or original data before it has
been transformed to an unreadable or incomprehensible format.