CYBER LAW

INTRODUCTION
Cyber law:
It’s a law governing cyber space.
 CYBER SPACE
It’s a very wide term includes
computer Networks
data storage devices
internet
electronic devices like mobiles
 THEME
 Data protection.
 Privacy concerns on cyber space.
 Crimes on social media.
 Protection of children and women on cyber
space.
 E-security in banking system
 E- Commerce
 E-Governance.
 NEEDS FOR CYBER LAW
NEED OFCYBER LAW

Integrity and Security of

Security of Government
Information Data
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Intellectual
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Property
of Online Rights
Transactions
Privacy and
Confidentially
of Information
 OVER VIEW
Cyber law encompasses laws relating to
Cyber Crimes
Electronic and Digital Signatures
 Intellectual Property
Data Protection and Privacy
 CYBER CRIME
Cyber crimes are unlawful acts where a
computer is used either as a tool; or a target;
or both.
It is the activity done in cyber space like
 theft
 fraud
 forgery etc
 Cybercrimes can be basically divided into
three major categories:

1. Cybercrimes against persons.

2. Cybercrimes against property.

3. Cybercrimes against government.

 TYPES OF CYBER CRIME
 Hacking
 Trojan attack
 Virus and worm attack
 Email related crimes
Email Spoofing
Email Spamming
Sending malicious codes through Email
Email Bombing
Sending threatening mails
 ELECTRONIC & DIGITAL
SIGNATURE
Electronic Signatures are used to authenticate
electronic records.
Digital Signatures are one type of electronic
signatures. Digital Signatures satisfy three
major legal requirements:
• Signer authentication;
• Message authentication; and
• Message integrity.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Intellectual property refers to creations of
the human mind e.g. a story, a song, a painting,
a design etc.
It includes various laws
Copy Right
Trade mark
patent
 DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY

It aim to achieve a fair balance

between the privacy rights of the
individual and the interests of data
controllers such as banks, hospitals, email
service providers etc.
 INFORMATION ACT 2000
came into force on 17 October 2000
consisted of 94 sections segregated into 13
chapters.
Now there are 124 sections and 14 chapters.
 SOME OF THE LAWS
Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal
(Procedure) Rules OCT 17,2000 .
Information Technology (Certifying Authority)
Regulations,9 JULY 2001 .
The Information Technology (Security
Procedure) Rules, 2004
 Information Technology Amendment Act,
2008
 CRIME RATE IN INDIA
The majority of cybercrimes are centered on
forgery, fraud and Phishing
 India is the third-most targeted country for
Phishing attacks after the US and the UK,
India is the number 1 country in the world for
generating spam.
 CONCLUSION
CYBER LAWS_ ESSENTIAL FEATURE IN TODAYS
WORLD OF INTERNET
 ACHIEVING GLOBAL PEACE AND HARMONY
“Indian Laws are well drafted and are capable
of handling all kinds of challenges as posed by
cyber criminals.