THE INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000

E-commerce - business transaction
through electronic form.

UNCITRAL – Model Law on Electronic

Commerce in 1996.
COMMENCEMENT
 The IT Act 2000 has been made effective

from 17th October, 2000.

APPLICATION
 It extends to whole of India.

 It is also applicable to any offence

committed outside India by any person.

OBJECTIVES
 E-commerce
 Digital signature
 E-governance
 Electronic storage of data
 Certifying Authorities
 Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal
Documents Excluded From the
Scope of the Act
 Negotiable Instrument (other than a
cheque)
 Power of Attorney
 Trust
 Will
 Any contract for sale and conveyance of
immovable property
Definitions
 Access
 Addressee
 Digital signature
 Certifying Authority
 Certification Practice Statement
 Key Pair
 Intermediary
Thank You