Section 75, The Telecommunications Act, 2006

(1) Any person who attempts to know the contents of atelecommunications transmission or message meant for another person without the consent of such other person commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than Le300,000 and not exceeding Le2,000,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or to both such fine and imprisonment. (2) If the person for whom the message was meant suffers a loss or damage as a result of any offence committed under subsection (1), the person convicted of the offence shall be liable to pay compensation to the person concerned, the amount of which shall be determined by the court considering all the circumstances of the case.