The Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority (Effective Delivery of e-Services) Act, 2017.
andhra-pradesh · 2017
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- S. 1Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority Act, 2017, its extent, application, and commencement date.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority Act, 2017, including "Authentication," "Core Digital Data," and "Core Digital Data Repository."
- S. 3Section 3 assigns a UNICORE number to core entities in Andhra Pradesh and details data usage, sharing, and access rights.
- S. 4Properties of Unicore number - (1) A UNICORE number, issued to a core entity shall not be re-assigned to any othe
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Authority to update core data and ensure its accuracy and currency in the Core Digital Data Repository.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the State Government to require UNICORE number proof or authentication for service access based on core data.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the Authority to authenticate UNICORE numbers, with requesters needing consent and ensuring core data use for repository authentication.
- S. 8Section 8 states that a UNICORE number does not prove ownership or rights in the core entity.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Authority to hire entities to create and manage the Core Digital Data Repository.
- S. 10Section 10 establishes the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority to manage core data processes and functions.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes the composition of the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority, including a Chairperson, three part-time Members, and a Chief Executive Officer.
- S. 12Section 12 specifies qualifications for appointing the Chairperson and Members of the Authority, requiring at least ten years of experience in technology, governance, law, etc.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the term, eligibility, oath, resignation, removal, and service conditions for the Chairperson and members of the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the State Government to remove the Chairperson or members for insolvency, incapacity, moral offenses, conflicts of interest, or abuse of position.
- S. 15Section 15 restricts former Chairpersons or Members from certain employments or connections with entities associated with the Authority for three years post-tenure.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the Chairperson's role in presiding over meetings and performing other prescribed functions of the Authority.
- S. 17Section 17 appoints a Chief Executive Officer for the Authority, outlines their duties, and requires annual reporting.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the meeting procedures, quorum, and conflict of interest rules for the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Authority to determine staff requirements and terms of service for its officers, subject to government approval.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the powers and functions of the Andhra Pradesh Core Digital Data Authority to manage core data and UNICORE numbers.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the State Government to provide financial grants to the Authority for the Act's purposes.
- S. 22Section mandates the Authority to maintain accounts, undergo annual audit by CAG, and submit an annual report to the State Government.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the Authority to secure, authenticate, and maintain confidentiality of core digital data and records, implementing necessary security measures.
- S. 24Section 24 restricts sharing of core data collected under the Act to compliance with its provisions and specified regulations.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the Authority to alter core data in the Core Digital Data Repository upon request and ensures changes are synchronized across relevant databases.
- S. 26Section 26 allows court and government orders to disclose data, including identity info, overriding data protection sections.
- S. 27Section penalizes impersonation or altering core data for UNICORE numbers with up to one year imprisonment and a fine up to ₹10,000.
- S. 28Section penalizes impersonation for unauthorized collection of core data with up to one year imprisonment or fines up to ₹10,000.
- S. 29Section penalizes unauthorized access, damage, or misuse of the Core Digital Data Repository with imprisonment and fine.
- S. 30Section 30 imposes penalties for unauthorized use of core data by request entities, including imprisonment and fines.
- S. 31Section 31 imposes penalties for non-compliance with the Act's intimation requirements, including imprisonment and fines.
- S. 32Section 32 imposes penalties for offenses under the Act, including imprisonment up to one year or fines up to ₹1 lakh.
- S. 33Section 33 extends the Act's provisions to offenses committed abroad involving data in the Repository.
- S. 34Section 34 specifies that only the Authority or authorized officers can file complaints for offenses under this Act, and only higher courts can try them.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the State Government to issue directions to the Authority, except for technical or administrative matters, with final decisions.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the Authority to delegate its powers and functions to members or officers under specified conditions.
- S. 37Section 37 protects officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act and mandates legislative review.
- S. 39Section 39 grants the Authority the power to issue regulations to implement the Act's provisions.
- S. 40Section 40 states that the Act's provisions supplement, rather than override, existing laws.
- S. 41Section 41 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within three years.