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Rh : for the protection of the cybersecurity of a user’s computer; or
 * (b) provides services for the management of a computer network or computer system, that are aimed at ensuring the availability of or enhancing the performance of the computer network or computer system.

Application of Act

3.—(1) Part 3 (except section 8) applies to any critical information infrastructure located wholly or partly in Singapore.

(2) Section 8 applies to any computer or computer system located wholly or partly in Singapore.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4), this Act binds the Government.

(4) Nothing in this Act renders the Government liable to prosecution for an offence.

(5) To avoid doubt, no person is immune from prosecution for any offence under this Act by reason that the person is a public officer or is engaged to provide services to the Government. PART 2 ADMINISTRATION Appointment of Commissioner of Cybersecurity and other officers

4.—(1) The Minister may appoint, from public officers or employees of a statutory body under the charge of the Minister—
 * (a) a Commissioner of Cybersecurity; and
 * (b) a Deputy Commissioner and one or more Assistant Commissioners of Cybersecurity, to assist the Commissioner in the discharge of the Commissioner’s duties and functions.

(2) The Minister may appoint as an Assistant Commissioner under subsection (1)(b) in respect of a critical information infrastructure—