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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Network operators and networks generally - Connection to network

110: Actions for damages for contravention of section 106

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"Breaking telecom rules can lead to court and fines"

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If you break section 106 of the Telecommunications Act 2001, you can be liable for damages. You can also be liable if you convince someone to break section 106 by threatening them, promising them something, or using some other method. You are liable if you are involved in someone breaking section 106, even if you are not directly involved.

If someone wants to take you to court for breaking section 106, they can do this within 3 years of the incident happening. You can be taken to court if you break section 106, or if you are involved in someone breaking it. The court case can happen at any time within these 3 years.

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110Actions for damages for contravention of section 106

  1. Every person is liable for damages who—

  2. contravenes section 106:
    1. induces by threats, promises, or otherwise, the contravention of that section:
      1. is in any way, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to, the contravention of that section.

        1. An action under subsection (1) may be commenced at any time within 3 years from the time when the cause of action arose.

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