INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000
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In which year did the Information Technology Act come into force in India?
The Information Technology Act, 2000 came into force on 17th October 2000, making India one of the early nations to enact cyber law.
What is the full name of the law commonly referred to as the IT Act 2000?
Information Technology Act, 2000
What is the primary objective of the Information Technology Act, 2000?
The IT Act 2000 aims to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, and to facilitate e-commerce and e-governance.
Under which Schedule of the IT Act 2000 are electronic signatures listed?
First Schedule of the IT Act 2000
Which UN model law inspired the drafting of the Information Technology Act, 2000?
The IT Act 2000 is based on the UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) Model Law on Electronic Commerce, 1996.
Which Section of the IT Act 2000 defines 'electronic record'?
Section 2(1)(t) defines electronic record
What legal status does an electronic record have under the IT Act, 2000?
Under the IT Act 2000, electronic records are given the same legal validity as paper-based records, enabling their use in legal and commercial transactions.
What penalty is prescribed under Section 43 of the IT Act 2000 for unauthorised computer access?
Compensation up to one crore rupees
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