This document provides an introduction and overview of cyber law in India. It defines cyber law as the law governing cyber space and the legal issues related to internet use. The key topics covered include electronic signatures, data protection and privacy, and cyber crimes. The main law governing cyber law in India is the Information Technology Act of 2000, which aims to provide legal recognition for electronic transactions and facilitate electronic government filings. The objectives and provisions of the IT Act of 2000 are summarized. The need for cyber law due to the changing nature of technology and commerce is also discussed.
This document provides an introduction and overview of cyber law in India. It defines cyber law as the law governing cyber space and the legal issues related to internet use. The key topics covered include electronic signatures, data protection and privacy, and cyber crimes. The main law governing cyber law in India is the Information Technology Act of 2000, which aims to provide legal recognition for electronic transactions and facilitate electronic government filings. The objectives and provisions of the IT Act of 2000 are summarized. The need for cyber law due to the changing nature of technology and commerce is also discussed.
This document provides an introduction and overview of cyber law in India. It defines cyber law as the law governing cyber space and the legal issues related to internet use. The key topics covered include electronic signatures, data protection and privacy, and cyber crimes. The main law governing cyber law in India is the Information Technology Act of 2000, which aims to provide legal recognition for electronic transactions and facilitate electronic government filings. The objectives and provisions of the IT Act of 2000 are summarized. The need for cyber law due to the changing nature of technology and commerce is also discussed.
This document provides an introduction and overview of cyber law in India. It defines cyber law as the law governing cyber space and the legal issues related to internet use. The key topics covered include electronic signatures, data protection and privacy, and cyber crimes. The main law governing cyber law in India is the Information Technology Act of 2000, which aims to provide legal recognition for electronic transactions and facilitate electronic government filings. The objectives and provisions of the IT Act of 2000 are summarized. The need for cyber law due to the changing nature of technology and commerce is also discussed.
Abhishek Gupta What is Cyber law? Cyber Law is the law governing cyber space. Cyber law or Internet law is a term that encapsulates the legal issues related to use of the Internet. It is less a field of law than intellectual property or contract law, as a domain covering many of law and regulation. Some leading topics access and Areas covered by Cyber Law Cyber Electronic or Data Protection Digital and Privacy Crimes Signatures Cyber law in India Information Technology Act, 2000 The Information Technology Act, 2000 (also known as ITA-2000, or or the IT Act) is an Act of the Indian Parliament (No 21 of 2000) notified on 17 October 2000. It is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. It is based on the United the United Nations Model Law on Electronic Commerce 1996 (UNCITRAL Model) recommended by the General • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), came into force on 17 October 2000. • The primary purpose of the Act is to provide legal recognition to electronic commerce and to facilitate filing of electronic records with the Government. • Information Technology Act 2000 consisted of 94 sections Objectives of IT act 2000 • To provide legal recognition for transactions • To facilitate electronic filing of documents with the Government agencies. • To amend the Indian Penal Code, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, The Banker's Book Evidence Act, 1891 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. NEED FOR CYBER LAW • Internet has dramatically changed the way we think, the way we govern, the way we do commerce and the way we perceive ourselves. • Information technology is encompassing all walks of life all over the world. • Cyber space creates moral, civil and criminal wrongs. It has now • “IT” has brought Transition from paper to paperless world • The laws of real world cannot be interpreted in the light of emerging cyberspace to include all aspects relating to different activities in cyberspace • Internet requires an enabling and supportive legal infrastructure in tune with the times WHAT IS CYBER SPACE? Cyber space includes computers, networks, software's, data storage devices (such as hard disks, USB disks etc), the Internet, websites, emails and even Cyber space electronic is "the notional devices such as environment cell phones, in which ATM machines etc. communication over computer networks occurs." References • www.cyberlawclinic.org/ • http://cyberlawsindia.net/ • http://mit.gov.in/hindi/node/1435# • http://www.samvadsetu.com/?p=325 • http://slideshare.net • http://www.icicibank.com/hindi/safe-banking/phishing.html • http://www.indiancybersecurity.com/dwn_cyber_law.html • http://inextlive.jagran.com/What-is-SOPA--201201180029 • http://hi.articlestreet.com/legal/cyber-law/filters-that- enforce-cyber-law-regulations.html • http://www.ahyep.com • www.leawo.com/free-powerpoint-templates/ • http://www.mrmcharity.org/wp- content/uploads/2012/07/Divorce-Law.jpg • http:// www.ncrb.nic.in • http://www.slideshare.net/AdityaShukla7/cyber-law-in-india-its-need-importance Thank you