Unauthorised use of identity information triggers criminal liability and fines for requesting and offline verification entities. Unauthorised use of an individual's identity information by a requesting entity or an offline verification-seeking entity is an offence under section 40, punishable by imprisonment which may extend to three years, fines for individuals and enhanced fines for companies, or both, where such use contravenes the relevant subsections of section 8 and section 8A.
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Unauthorised use of identity information triggers criminal liability and fines for requesting and offline verification entities.
Unauthorised use of an individual's identity information by a requesting entity or an offline verification-seeking entity is an offence under section 40, punishable by imprisonment which may extend to three years, fines for individuals and enhanced fines for companies, or both, where such use contravenes the relevant subsections of section 8 and section 8A.
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