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(i)

to the extent to which it may be necessary for the proper administration of any
provision of this Act;

(ii)

to any person who of necessity requires it for the performance of any function in
terms of this Act;

(iii)

when required to do so by order of a court of law; or

(iv)

with the written permission of the Cyber Response Committee.
(b)

Any person who contravenes a provision of paragraph (a) is guilty

of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine, or to imprisonment for a period not
exceeding 2 years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(c)

Any person referred to in subsection (2)(c), must, before assisting

the Cyber Security Committee, make and subscribe to an affirmation of secrecy in the
following form:
'I, .............................................. solemnly declare:
(i)

I have taken cognizance of the provisions of section 51(7) of the Cyber Crimes
and Cybersecurity Act, .... (Act No. of ............).

(ii)

I understand that I may not disclose any information or document, or the contents
thereof, of whatever nature that comes to my knowledge or into my possession in
consequence of my performance of any function in terms of the Cyber Crimes
and Cybersecurity Act, .... (Act No. of ............), whether verbal or in writing, to
any unauthorized person without the prior written approval of the Chairperson of
the Cyber Security Committee.

(iii)

I am fully aware of the serious consequences which may follow any breach or
contravention of the above-mentioned provisions.

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(Signature)'.
(8)

The Cabinet member responsible for State security may, in

consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for national financial matters, make

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