The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 is India’s primary law governing cyber activities. It was enacted to provide legal recognition to electronic
Information Technology Act 2000 - UPSC Notes Information Technology Act 2000. The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 is India’s primary law governing cyber activities. It was enacted to provide legal recognition to electronic transactions, digital signatures, and online contracts while also addressing cybersecurity and cybercrime. The Act enables the use of electronic records in government and business transactions, making digital documents legally valid. It also lays down rules for cybercrimes , such as hacking, identity theft, data breaches, cyber fraud, and publishing obscene content online. To regulate digital security, the Act introduced the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) , responsible for issuing digital signatures. The law empowers the government to intercept, monitor, and block websites for national security concerns under Section 69A , which has been used to ban several apps, including Chinese applications. The Act was amended in 2008 to introduce stricter cybercrime laws and intermediary guidelines, though S…
