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DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
Footprints are the impression we leave through foot or walking on the ground
while moving. In the same way, a Digital Footprint is an impression of a user
leaves while using the Internet.
Digital Footprint is used to describe the mark, traces or "footprints" that
a person leaves when he use internet. The information exchanged online
through e-mails and attachments, uploading videos or images leave marks
of personal information about you which is available to others online. A
Digital Footprint is also known as Digital Dossier.
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.
Let’s Back-Up
• The Internet and smart devices have become an integral part of our daily routine.
• Cyberbullying refers to the use of Internet, e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms or social
networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. to harass, demean, embarrass or intimidate
someone else.
• When someone sends e-mails that appear genuine from a trusted e-mail ID but in reality
they're not to be trusted.
• Spamming refers to the sending of bulk mail by an identified or unidentified source.
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