Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00037:section:27kp:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00037
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 27KP (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 190016–192619

in a computer will not commit an offence under Part 10.7 of the Criminal Code or equivalent State or Territory laws (provided that the person acts within the authority of the warrant).
 (3) If:
 (a) a network activity warrant authorises the removal of a computer or other thing from premises as mentioned in paragraph (2)(f); and
 (b) a computer or thing is removed from the premises in accordance with the warrant;
the computer or thing must be returned to the premises as soon as is reasonably practicable to do so once the computer or thing is no longer required for the purposes of doing any thing authorised by the warrant.
 (4) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(g), if:
 (a) access has been obtained to data; and
 (b) the data is subject to a form of electronic protection;
the data is taken to be relevant for the purposes of determining whether the relevant data is covered by the warrant.

When data is covered by a warrant
 (5) For the purposes of this section, data is covered by a warrant if access to the data will substantially assist as described in paragraph 27KK(1)(b). To avoid doubt, it is immaterial whether the composition of the group mentioned in that paragraph changes during the period when the warrant is in force.

Certain acts not authorised
 (6) Subsection (2) does not authorise the addition, deletion or alteration of data, or the doing of any thing, that is likely to:
 (a) materially interfere with, interrupt or obstruct:
 (i) a communication in transit; or
 (ii) the lawful use by other persons of a computer;
  unless the addition, deletion or alteration, or the doing of the thing, is necessary to do one or more of the things specified in the warrant; or
 (b) cause any other material loss or damage to other persons lawfully using a computer.

Warrant must provide for certain matters
 (7) A network activity warrant must:
 (a) authorise the use of any force against persons and things that is necessary and reasonable to do the things specified in the warrant; and
 (b) if the warrant authorises entering premises—state whether entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during stated hours of the day or night.

Concealment of access etc.
 (8) If any thing has been done in relation to a computer under:
 (a) a network activity warrant; or
 (b) this subsection;
then, in addition to the things specified in the warrant, the warrant authorises the doing of any of the following:
 (c) any thing reasonably necessary to conceal the fact that any thing has been done under the warrant or under this subsection;
 (d) entering any premises where