GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which section of IT Act deals with the appointment of Controller of certifying authorities?
A
Section 5
B
Section 15
C
Section 10
D
Section 17
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Certifying Authorities (CAs) issue digital signature certificates for electronic authentication of users. The Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) has been appointed by the Central Government under section 17 of the Act for purposes of the IT Act. The Office of the CCA came into existence on November 1, 2000.

Detailed explanation-2: -67. Punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. 67A. Punishment for publishing or transmitting of material containing sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sections 15 of Information Technology Act-2000 had defined what was called a Secure Digital Signature. Notification dated October 29 2004, the MCIT sought to bring in the distinction between the Secure Digital Signature and the other Digital Signature by the following notification.

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