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• Turn on your privacy settings in such a way that only your family or friends can see your posts.
• Always upload appropriate content online.
• Choose secure passwords that are unique to each login and be sure to change them
regularly.
• Remember that anything posted is public (even if your social network settings are private), as
the information is stored on a server.
i + INDIAN LAWS AND GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
The various legislations that enforce cybersecurity 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 Cybersecurity 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.
To Sum Up
The Internet is also called "the NET" or "Network of Networks", which means
International Network.
Computer ethics are the common guidelines that we need to follow while using the
computer.
Internet ethics are the good practices that one should follow while using the Internet.
An action which is not considered morally right or good for a person, a profession, or
an industry is an unethical practice.
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