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Information Technology Act 2000

Primary cyber law. 2008: Section 69 interception, Section 79 intermediary safe harbour. Section 66A struck down (Shreya Singhal, SC 2015). Cyber appellate tribunal. CERT-In.

Amended
2008
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics & IT

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 66A struck down
  • Section 69 – Interception powers
  • Section 79 – Safe harbour for intermediaries
  • Cyber Appellate Tribunal
  • Section 43 – Hacking penalty