Unauthorised computer access and interference attract compensatory liability for affected persons under the Information Technology Act.

Section 43 imposes compensatory liability for unauthorised access to computer resources, extraction of data, introduction of contaminants or viruses, and damage to computer systems, networks, data or programmes. It also covers disruption, denial of access to authorised users, assistance in unlawful access, and fraudulent charging of services to another person's account through manipulation of computer resources. Damages by way of compensation are payable to the affected person, subject to the prescribed maximum.

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