Cyber Law

Information Technology Act

Provides legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication.

Document Information:

Published: 9 June 2000

Source: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India

Last Amended: 2008

Details:

The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides legal recognition to electronic documents and digital signatures. It also defines cyber crimes and prescribes penalties for them.

Cyber Law

Data Protection Laws

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Protects personal data and provides for privacy rights of individuals in the digital space.

Document Information:

Published: 11 April 2011

Source: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India

Last Amended: 2021

Details:

India is in the process of enacting a comprehensive data protection law. Currently, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 provide some protection for personal data.