If you have a search warrant that lets you do a remote access search, you can use reasonable measures to get into the thing you need to search. You can do this to find what you are looking for. If you find something that is not physical, like a file on a computer, and it is what you are searching for or you are allowed to take it, you can copy it.

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110: Search powers, or

"Police can search places, vehicles, or things with permission, using reasonable force and help when needed."

112: Items of uncertain status may be seized, or

"Things you're not sure about can be taken away to be checked later"

Part 4General provisions in relation to search, surveillance, and inspection powers
Carrying out search powers

111Remote access search of thing authorised by warrant

Every person executing a search warrant authorising a remote access search may—
use reasonable measures to gain access to the thing to be searched; and
if any intangible material in the thing is the subject of the search or may otherwise be lawfully seized, copy that material (including by means of previewing, cloning, or other forensic methods).