Section 49, NDPA
Offences and penalties
(1) A data controller or data processor, who fails to comply with orders made under Offences and section 47 of this Act commits an offence and is liable on conviction to —
(a) a fine of up to the —
(i) higher maximum amount, in the case of a data controller or data processor of major importance, or
(ii) standard maximum amount, in the case of a data controller or data processor not of major importance; or
(b) imprisonment for a term not more than one’ year or both.
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