GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the penalty for publishing images of a person’s private parts without consent, as per IT Act 2000?
A
5 years imprisonment or 5 lakh rupees penalty or both
B
Life imprisonment
C
3 years imprisonment or 2 lakh rupees penalty or both
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India Code: Section Details. [66. Computer related offences.–If any person, dishonestly or fraudulently, does any act referred to in section 43, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.

Detailed explanation-2: -Section 66E – Punishment for violation of privacy This section deals with the transmission of photos of “any person’s private area without his or her consent.” For the same, the penalty is either three years in prison or a fine of not more than two lakh rupees, or both.

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