Unauthorised disclosure of personal information obtained under a lawful contract attracts criminal penalties where wrongful loss or gain is intended.

Section 72A criminalises unauthorised disclosure of personal information obtained while providing services under a lawful contract. Liability arises where disclosure occurs without the concerned person's consent or in breach of the contract, with intent to cause, or knowledge of likely causing, wrongful loss or wrongful gain. The offence is punishable with imprisonment, fine, or both.

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