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Investigation Powers Information Technology ActEasy

A police officer empowered to investigate cybercrime as per Section 78 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 must not be below the rank of:

Correct Answer: B — Inspector

Section 78 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with power to investigate offences. It states that, notwithstanding anything in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a police officer not below the rank of Inspector shall investigate any offence under this Act.