Information Technology Law

Unit 1 — Introduction

Object and Subject-matter of Information Technology Law, Concept of Computer, Computer System, Computer Network and Internet, History and Development of Information Technology Law in the U.S. A., the U.K., and India

Unit 2 — Jurisdiction in Cyberspace

Jurisprudential Overview, Territoriality of Law and Nature of the Information Technology Law

• Internet and jurisdiction Policy Network

Unit 3 — Electronic Governance

Legal Recognition of Electronic Records, Use and Retention of E-Records, Electronic Gazette, Electronic Records and Electronic Evidence

• Proof of electronic evidences
• Definitions under Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008- S.2

Unit 4 — Digital Signature

Concept of Digital Signature, Use of Digital Signatures in Government Records, Secure Digital Signatures, Certifying Authority, Digital Signature Certificates, Duties of Subscribers

Unit 5 — Abuse of Information Technology and Civil Liability.

Abuse of Information Technology and Civil Liability

Unit 6 — The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal.

The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal

Unit 7 — Offences under Information Technology Law

Concept of Cyber Crime, Hacking in Cyberspace, Cyber Fraud, Cyber Theft, Cyber Terrorism. Cyber Pornography

• Introduction to Cyber Crimes

Unit 8 — Liability of Network Service Providers.

Liability of Network Service Providers

Unit 9 — Powers of Police Officers and Other Authorities.

Powers of Police Officers and Other Authorities · The above issues are to be studied with special reference to the Information Technology Act, 2000, with amendments in force and relevant case laws on the subject.