Page 99 - Cyber Safety C-8

CYBER LAW KEY AREAS Century #Critical Thinking
21 st
Skills

Read the scenario given below, identify and tick (ü) which key areas of cyber law is involved.

S. Scenario Privacy Intellectual Cybercrimes Online Digital
No. Protection Property and Contracts Signatures
(IP) Rights Cybersecurity and and Online
E-Commerce Transactions
1 You notice that
your personal
information, such
as your address
and phone number,
has been shared
online without your
consent.

2 You come across
an online store
selling counterfeit
products that seem
to be copying a well
known brand.

3 Someone tries to
hack into your social
media account
by guessing your

password and
accessing your
private messages.

THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000 (IT ACT)

The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) is the main law in India that deals with cybercrimes

and electronic transactions. It was created by the Indian Parliament to make online activities safe
and lawful. The IT Act supports secure digital payments, online shopping and government services
on the Internet, while also helping reduce cybercrimes.

Cyber Law Awareness 97