32AHIPerson with knowledge of a computer or a computer system to assist access etc.

#### 32AHI Person with knowledge of a computer or a computer system to assist access etc. (1) The investigator executing the warrant may apply to a magistrate for an order requiring a specified person to provide any information or assistance that is reasonable and necessary to allow the officer or a person assisting him or her or to do one or more of the following: (a) access data held in a computer, or accessible from a computer, that is on premises in relation to which the warrant is in force; (b) copy the data to a data storage device; (c) convert the data into documentary form. (2) The magistrate may grant the order if he or she is satisfied that: (a) there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that evidential material is held in, or is accessible from, the computer; and (b) the specified person is: (i) in the case of a warrant—reasonably suspected of having committed the offence stated in the warrant; or (ii) the owner or lessee of the computer; or (iii) an employee of the owner or lessee of the computer; and (c) the specified person has relevant knowledge of: (i) the computer or a computer network of which the computer forms a part; or (ii) measures applied to protect data held in, or accessible from, the computer. (3) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with the order. Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.