Information Technology Law

Unit I

Origin,Meaning and Scope Cyber law – classification of cybercrime-distinction between conventional and cybercrimes-cyber space –software licensing-shrink- swrap- internet protocol- source code-escrow-fundamentals of cyber space, internet and online resources –UNCITRAL- International approaches-net neutrality- Evolution of information technology act in India. – Salient features of Information technology Act, 2000.Information technology rules 2000

• Introduction to Cyber Crimes
• Definitions under Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008- S.2

Unit II

Concepts and importance of Jurisdiction in cyber space - statutory – subject matter- internet jurisdiction- judicial, legislative, and administrative competence- Territorial and Extra territorial application- online contracts- e-commerce – e-contract – e- governance – taxation disputes-appellate jurisdiction- the right and power of authorities to administer justice- concurrent jurisdiction- appellate jurisdiction- jurisdictional review- residual jurisdiction-

Unit III

Digital/ electronic signature – standards- certifying authorities – submission- fee- cross certification- validity- suspension-renewal-issue and refusal- revocation- recognition of electronic document –access to confidential information- evidentiary value of electronic document – amendments in other legislations [Indian penal code, evidence Act, banker’s book, RBI Act, etc.

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

Unit IV

Cybercrimes and cyber security- reasons for cybercrime- cyber criminals- social problems and preventions- (Norton cybercrime report)- cellphone security-impact of cybercrime-types-(ransome ware- unauthorized access,theft, email bombing,salami attacks,virus,logicbombs,web jacking,emotional impact- cybercrime over youth- (friend ship,writing,cyber bullying, sexual soliciting)-information technology act – offences and penalties under the act, investigation – adjudication officer – controller – cyber applet tribunal – international regulations – jus cogens– enforcements and its failures -future trends

• Introduction to Cyber Crimes

Unit V

Intellectual property aspects in cyber law – customary law and IP law- WIPO – rectification-GIIinitiative-ECMS- domain name and trade mark issues – copy right – patents – software piracy – database protection-sui generis extraction rights- security features and risk – cyber forensic tools – security policies- sui generis extraction right

• Copyright issues in Digital Environment