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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Act in India focuses on data privacy and information technology?
A
Banking Regulation Act 1949
B
IT Act 2000
C
Indian Penal Code
D
IT(Amendment)Act 2008
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Section 43A of the Information Technology Act (ITA) provides that any body-corporate that possesses, deals or handles any “sensitive personal data” or information should maintain reasonable security practices and procedures relating to such data.

Detailed explanation-2: -These changes included expanding the definition of cybercrime and adding new penalties for offenses such as identity theft, publishing private images without consent, cheating by impersonation, and sending offensive messages or those containing sexually explicit acts through electronic means.

Detailed explanation-3: -Data protection in India is covered by the Information Technology Act 21 of 2000 (also known as the IT Act) and related IT Rules.

Detailed explanation-4: -1[66-F. Punishment for cyber terrorism.-(1) Whoever, -(2) Whoever commits or conspires to commit cyber terrorism shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for life.]

Detailed explanation-5: -The IT (Amendment) Act 2008 was passed by both the houses of Parliament on December 23, 2008. The Act was notified after the assent of President on February 5, 2009.

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