What is Cyber Law: Computer forensics, Computer internet security, Copyright law, Crime forensics, Crime victim, Intellectual property law

This cyber world has no physical boundaries, no single authority who governs the internet.
The Internet is the medium for freely sharing information and opinions; It provides everyone with round the clock access to information, credit and financial services, and shopping.
Even network information systems are being adopted by the government worldwide, that's why the governments across the world are recognizing the need to securing & regulating the cyber world.

Cyber Law In India:

Cyber Crimes are a new class of crimes to India it is rapidly expanding due to extensive use of internet. India is among few countries in the world that have a separate law for cyber crimes.

Indian parliament has passed the legislation known as Information Technology Act 2000 drafted by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The act is based on the "United Nations Commission on International Trade Law"(UNCITRAL) model on electronic commerce.

The Information Technology Act came into force on 17th October, 2000.
It provides legal recognition to digital signatures, legal framework for E-governance, offences & penalties, adjudication and investigation of cyber crime.
IT Act amends some of the existing legislation, such as
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bankers Book Evidence Act.1891
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Features of The IT Act 2000 :

i)Legal recognition of electronic contracts, digital signature, digital certificates.
ii)Various types of cyber crime committed in India and outside India is covered along with penalties.
iii)Appointment of Certifying Authorities(CA) to issue digital signature, digital certificates.
iv) Controller of Certifying Authorities to act as depository for all Certifying Authorities.
v) Appointment of Adjudicating Officer for holding enquiries under this Act.
vi)Establishment of Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
vii)Cyber Regulations Advisory Committee who will advice the Central Government and CA.

IT Act 2000 does not include:

i) Specific Definition of cyber crime is not given..
ii)Intellectual Property Rights such as trade Marks, Patents, Digital Copyright Issues.
iii)Domain name disputes and their resolution, Data protection issues are not covered.
iv)No provision is made for the Taxation issues arising due to e-commerce.

Still to go :

Focus needs to be on educating the police and district judiciary.
The pace of the investigations under the act can be faster.
A whole series of initiatives for cyber forensics must be taken.

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