Penalties for Damage to Critical ICT Infrastructure Under Cyber Crimes Act
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TLDR
- The Cyber Crimes Act of 2015 includes penalties for damage to critical ICT infrastructure.
- Section 29 of the Act stipulates a fine of at least 100 million Tanzanian Shillings or three times the loss caused.
- It also prescribes a minimum prison sentence of five years for offenders.
- Both the fine and imprisonment can be imposed concurrently.