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Publishing confidential export-import data may now lead you to jail

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Publishing confidential export-import data may now lead you to jail

The government has proposed making it an offence punishable by up to six months in prison if individuals publish details about the volume and value of individual imported and exported items.

The FY23 Budget proposes the introduction of Section 135AA into the Customs Act through the “Protection of Data” Finance Act.

“If a person publishes under this Act any information concerning the value or classification or quantity of goods exported from or imported into India, or details of the exporter or importer of such goods, unless it is required by any provision to do so Under the current law, he will be jailed for up to six months, or fined up to Rs 50,000, or both.”

It further clarifies that nothing in this section applies to any publications published by or on behalf of the central government. “For the purposes of this section, the term ‘publish’ includes the reproduction of information in print or electronic form and making it available to the public,” it added.

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The Explanatory Memorandum for the 2022 Finance Act says Section 135AA will be inserted into the Customs Act to “protect import and export data that importers or exporters submit to Customs in their declarations by publishing such information, unless the law provides otherwise. There are provisions. , as a crime under the Customs Act.”

“Customs import and export data on valuations is classified data. But some people have access to the data and they are publishing it. The amendment now makes it a crime and should be punished,” an administration official said on condition of anonymity Say.

Similar provisions are found in the Collecting Statistics Act, under which it is illegal for the government to collect price and output data and for government employees to disclose any information shared by producers. “The information contained in any information sheet and the answers to any questions asked shall not be released or disclosed separately, and the identity of the informant shall not be withheld from any agency except in prosecution under this Act,” the bill said.

The Act provides that any such act is punishable by a simple jail term of up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or, in the case of companies, a fine of up to Rs 10,000, or both.

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Jennifer Lopez ‘let go of her’ high-heeled ego while working with Ben Affleck

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Jennifer Lopez ‘let go of her’ high-heeled ego while working with Ben Affleck

As Jennifer Lopez navigates her separation from Ben Affleck, she prioritizes her career, notably in the film Unstoppable.

Jennifer Lopez has “let go of her ego” to prioritise her career and personal growth as she navigates her separation from Ben Affleck.

The 55-year-old actress and singer, during an interview with Amazon/MGM, opened up about working on the upcoming film Unstoppable, a project she co-starred in while estranged from her husband.

“It was an honour to be a part of Anthony [Robles] and to play Judy,” Jennifer shared. “I approached the role with a complete lack of ego where you have to go in there and have so much respect for the person you are playing because it’s her story.”

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“I disappeared, there was no Jennifer, no J. Lo. That person on the screen is just Judy. Luckily, I got to spend time with her and see who she was alone and as a mother.”

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Affleck praises Lopez’s ‘spectacular’ performance

Affleck and Matt Damon produced the film, which tells the inspiring story of 36-year-old wrestler Anthony Robles.

JLo portrays Judy Robles, Anthony’s mother. Affleck also highly praised Jennifer’s performance, calling her “spectacular.”

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“Unstoppable is a very different movie than [Small Things Like These], but in a way it’s similarly rooted in the passion of really talented artists,” Ben told Entertainment Toninght just couple of weeks back. “Billy Goldenberg and Jennifer and Don Cheadle and Jharrel and Bobby Cannavale – all of whom were really passionate about this film.”

After reuniting and marrying in 2022, Jennifer filed for divorce in August 2024. Reports of marital struggles, including living separately, surfaced months before the filing.

“He’s focusing on his work and his kids now,” an insider told InTouch Weekly. “Ben already moved out … They’ll never stop loving each other, but she can’t control him, and he can’t change her.”

ALSO READ| Jennifer Lopez gives fresh sneak peek at her lavish $68 million Bel Air mansion

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Jennifer told Interview Magazine, “I was thinking about this time in my life, and I’m like, ‘That’s not what I thought it was going to turn out like.’ And then I thought, ‘No, this is exactly where I needed to be.’”

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