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    SPOTTING FAKE NEWS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

                     It’s a digital world and learning to  spot  fake news is  like

                     learning to  look  both  ways  before  crossing  the  street.  It’s
                     an essential skill for  being  a good  digital  citizen.  A digital
                     citizen is someone who uses the Internet in a smart, safe and
                     positive way.

                     WHAT IS FAKE NEWS?

                     Fake news is a catchy term for information that’s false. There
                     are two main types:
                       Misinformation: This is when someone shares false information without knowing it’s wrong. For
                       example, they might see a funny meme and share it, not knowing that the story behind it was

                       made up.
                       Disinformation: This is much more fraudulent. It refers to deliberately created false information
                       meant to mislead, provoke fear, anger or influence beliefs.

                     Spotting fake news is a key part of digital citizenship. Verifying information before sharing helps
                     prevent misinformation, protect public trust and maintain a healthier online environment.

                     Being a responsible digital citizen means verifying sources, checking facts and thinking critically
                     before sharing content to prevent the spread of misinformation.

                               INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000

                     The Information Technology Act, 2000 is the primary law in India that governs cyber activities,
                     electronic commerce and cybercrimes.

                     OBJECTIVES OF THE IT ACT, 2000
                     Following are the objectives of the IT Act 2000:

                       To give legal recognition to electronic records and electronic signatures

                       To facilitate e-commerce and e-governance

                       To prevent and punish cyber crimes
                       To ensure security of electronic data and information

                       To establish regulatory authorities such as the Controller of Certifying Authorities

                     KEY FEATURES OF THE IT ACT
                     Following are the key features of the IT Act:

                       Legal validity to digital signatures

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