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                     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.

                     NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY POLICY, 2013
                     It is a policy in India that aims to protect public and private infrastructure from cyber-attacks and
                     safeguards personal, financial, and banking information.

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