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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 shadows 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.





                       Tick ( ) if you know this.
                       ▶    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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