Information Technology Act, 2000

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The ppt about Information Technology Act, 2000.

Information Technology Act, 2000

Objectives
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To provide legal recognition for transactions Carried out by means of electronic data interchange, and Other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as "electronic commerce", involving the use of alternatives to paper-based methods of communication and storage of information.

Objectives (contd.)
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To facilitate electronic filing of documents

with the Government agencies
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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

Authentication of Electronic Records
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Any subscriber electronic record Authentication signature. by

may

authenticate his

an

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affixing

digital

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Any person by the use of a public key of the subscriber can verify the electronic record

Legality of Digital Signatures
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Legal recognition of digital signatures. Electronic Signatures not yet legal in India. Certifying Authorities for Digital Signatures. Scheme for Regulation of Certifying

Authorities for Digital Signatures

Controller of Certifying Authorities
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Shall exercise supervision over the activities of
Certifying Authorities Lay down standards and conditions governing

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Certifying Authorities
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Specify various forms and content of Digital Signature Certificates

Digital Signatures and Electronic Records
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Use of Electronic Records and Digital

Signatures in Government Agencies.
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Publications of rules and regulations in the Electronic Gazette.

Compensation
If a person without the permission of owner or any other person in charge of a computer, computer system or computer network, accesses or secures access to such computer, computer system or computer network, he is liable to pay statutory damages by way of compensation, not exceeding One Crore Rupees ( Rs 10,000,000/- ) to the person so affected.

Cyber Offences
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Various cyber offences defined

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Cyber offences to be investigated only
by a Police Officer not below the rank of

the Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Cyber Offences (contd.)
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Tampering documents.

with

computer

source

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Publishing of information which is obscene in electronic form.

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Breach of confidentiality and privacy.

CYBER OFFENCES (contd.)
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Hacking

Misrepresentation
Publishing Digital Signature Certificate false in certain particulars and publication for fraudulent purposes.



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