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    DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
                     Digital footprints or digital shadow are the traceable activities that we leave behind after surfing

                     the Internet. All the activities performed by us on the Internet are recorded, including:
                        All social media  activities  on  Facebook, X,
                        Instagram, blogs, etc.

                        Uploaded photos and videos
                        Browsing history

                        E-subscription
                        Personal information

                        Playing online games

                     Digital footprints are permanent and can be used by law enforcement agencies to find out the
                     details about the offenders.

                               COMMON CYBER SECURITY MEASURES

                     Cyber security comprises technologies, processes and practices designed to protect systems,

                     devices,  programs and data  from cyber-attack or unauthorised  access.  It is also known as
                     information technology security.

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                          ▶   The word ‘cyber’ denotes the culture of computers, information technology and virtual reality.
                          ▶   Cyber security is used to protect cyber space from misuse and cyber-attacks.

                               INDIAN LAWS AND GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES

                     The various legislations that enforce cyber security in India are as follows:

                     INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000

                     This act is also known as the Indian Cyber Act. It provides legal recognition to all e-transactions
                     and aims to protect online privacy and curb online crimes.

                     INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AMENDMENT ACT, 2008
                     This law aims to protect data privacy and information security. It validates digital signatures and

                     contracts. According to this act, the owner of a given IP address will be held responsible for the
                     content accessed or distributed through it.

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