Cyber Law

Unit I

Information Technology Act, 2000: Background and Objectives of the Act · Cryptography, Private and Public Key · Electronic and Digital Signatures and their Legal significance · Certifying Authority; its role and powers · Controller of Certifying Authority; its powers.

Unit II

Cyber Appellate Tribunal, Power and Functions of Cyber Appellate Tribunal. · Offences under the Act · Penalties under the Act. · Electronic Fund Transfer.

• Introduction to Cyber Crimes

Unit III

E-commerce: Advantages and Disadvantages. · Online contracts: Formation and Validity. · Online Payment methods. · Copyright work in Digital medium.

• Copyright issues in Digital Environment

Unit IV

Freedom of Speech and Expression on Internet and Authority of Government. · Privacy of Online data and Information · Privacy issues and access rights. · Jurisdictional issues in cyber space.

• Social media and freedom of speech and expression
• Internet and jurisdiction Policy Network