Information Technology Act, 2000: Introduction, History and Objectives
Information Technology Act, 2000: Introduction, History and Objectives (Cyber Law in India) Introduction to Information Technology Act, 2000 With the rapid growth of the internet and digital technology, cyber crimes have increased significantly, especially in developing countries like India. Today, computers, mobile phones, and the internet have become an inseparable part of human life—from government administration and industries to small shopkeepers using online billing and digital payments. Information Technology refers to the use of computers and internet technology to retrieve, transmit, store, update, manipulate, and delete information. The digitalization of society made it necessary to introduce a specific law to regulate electronic transactions and cyber crimes. To meet this requirement, the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) was enacted in India. Historical Background of the IT Act, 2000 I n 1965, immigration laws in the USA were relaxed, allowing many Indian profe...