The Computer and Cybercrimes Bill, 2016
(i) to collect or record through application of
technical means traffic data in real time; or
(ii) to cooperate and assist a police officer or an
authorised person in the collection or recording of
traffic data, in real-time, associated with specified
communications in its jurisdiction transmitted by
means of a computer system.
(2) In making an application under subsection (1), the police officer or an
authorised person shall—
(a) state the grounds they believe the traffic data sought is available
with the person in control of the computer system;
(b) identify and explain, the type of traffic data suspected to be found
on such computer system;
(c) identify and explain the subscribers, users or unique identifier the
subject of an investigation or prosecution suspected as may be found
on such computer system;
(d) identify and explain the offences identified in respect of which the
warrant is sought;
(e) explain the measures to be taken to prepare and ensure that the
traffic data shall be sought—
(i)
while maintaining the privacy of other users, customers
and third parties; and
(ii) without the disclosure of data to any party not part of the
investigation.
(3) Where the court is satisfied with the explanations provided under
subsection (2), the court shall issue the order provided for under
subsection (1).
(4) For purposes of subsection (1), real-time collection or recording of
traffic data shall not be ordered for a period beyond what is necessary and
in any event not for a period exceeding six months.
(5) The court may authorize an extension of time under subsection (4),
if it is satisfied that—
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