Protection of customs data: criminal prohibition on publishing import/export values, classifications, quantities or trader identities. Proposed section creates an offence for publishing customs information on value, classification, quantity of imported or exported goods or exporter/importer details, unless required by law; prescribes imprisonment up to six months or a fine up to fifty thousand rupees or both; exempts publications by or on behalf of the Central Government; and defines 'publishes' to include reproducing information in printed or electronic form and making it publicly available.
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Protection of customs data: criminal prohibition on publishing import/export values, classifications, quantities or trader identities.
Proposed section creates an offence for publishing customs information on value, classification, quantity of imported or exported goods or exporter/importer details, unless required by law; prescribes imprisonment up to six months or a fine up to fifty thousand rupees or both; exempts publications by or on behalf of the Central Government; and defines "publishes" to include reproducing information in printed or electronic form and making it publicly available.
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