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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The property that arises from human intelligence is called intellectual property. It includes creations
of the mind like books, paintings, music compositions, movies, video games, software, etc.
Intellectual Property Rights are the exclusive rights given by the government to the owners of
intellectual creations. We can protect our creations by creating copyrights on them.
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.
All social media activities on Facebook, X, Instagram, blogs, etc.
Uploaded photos and videos
Browsing history
E-subscription
Personal information
Played 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.
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