Warrantless Access to Customer Data

Inspectors can enter premises and access "all books, records, returns and any other documents" without warrants or judicial authorization. In the postal/courier/logistics sector, these records contain extensive customer personal data including names, addresses, transaction histories, and shipment details. The provision lacks explicit confidentiality protections or restrictions on how accessed customer data is retained or used beyond immediate compliance verification. When combined with Section 59's national security override powers, this creates potential for customer surveillance without the warrant requirements standard in GDPR and comparable democratic frameworks.