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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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