CYBER ACTS
CYBER ACTS IT Act, 2000 Enacted on 17 th May 2000- India is 12th nation in the world to adopt cyber laws IT Act is based on Model law on e-commerce adopted by UNCITRAL The law applies to the whole of India. If a crime involves a computer or network located in India, persons of other nationalities can also be indicted under the law. The IT Act, of 2000 has two schedules: First Schedule: Deals with documents to which the Act shall not apply. Second Schedule: Deals with electronic signature or electronic authentication method Objectives of the IT Act The Act provides a legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures. It also defines cyber crimes and prescribes penalties for them. The Act directed the formation of a Controller of Certifying Authorities to regulate the issuance of digital signatures. It also established a Cyber Appellate Tribunal to resolve disputes rising from this new law. ...