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.

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