EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Information Technology Act (2000 ) and the Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008. The Information Technology Act (2000) (the IT Act) 6 contains provisions for the protection of electronic data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why was the Information Technology Amendment Act created? The original version of the act was developed to promote the IT industry, regulate e-commerce, facilitate e-governance and prevent cybercrime. However, it also sought to foster security practices within India that would serve the country in a global context.

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. You need to understand how data protection in India operates and assess whether the data protection in India is sufficient for your needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -A major amendment was made in 2008. It introduced Section 66A which penalized sending “offensive messages". It also introduced Section 69, which gave authorities the power of “interception or monitoring or decryption of any information through any computer resource".

Detailed explanation-5: -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.]