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Background and Legislative Origin The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) was enacted by the Parliament of India to address the legal challenges arising from the use of computers, networks, and electronic data.The Act was passed in 2000 and came into force on 17 October 2000. It was India’s first law specifically designed to regulate digital activity and cybercrime. Purpose of the IT Act The Act was introduced to: The core intent is to ensure that digital activities are subject to the rule of law. Scope and Applicability The IT Act applies to: It applies to individuals, companies, service providers,…

In recent years, the use of personal data in India has increased rapidly. From mobile apps and websites to banks and online services, companies collect and process large amounts of personal information every day. To regulate this and protect individuals, the Indian government introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, commonly known as the DPDP Act. This law sets clear rules on how personal data must be handled and what responsibilities organizations have when dealing with user data. Why was the DPDP Act introduced? Before 2023, India did not have a dedicated data protection law. Data misuse, leaks, and…

The Delhi High Court has issued a directive making electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification mandatory for all domain name registrations in India. The court ordered that domain registrars must verify the identity of every registrant before activating a domain name and must not allow anonymous or unverified registrations. The directive also states that privacy masking of domain ownership details cannot be enabled by default and may only be applied after identity verification has been completed. Registrars have been instructed to maintain accurate and verified registrant data and to share updated records with the National Internet Exchange of India on…

New York State has enacted a new cybersecurity-focused procurement law that restricts the technology products state and local government agencies are allowed to purchase. The law requires the State Chief Information Officer to create and maintain a list of technology products and vendors that government agencies are prohibited from buying due to cybersecurity and national security risks. The restrictions primarily apply to technology supplied by companies that may be subject to foreign government control or data-sharing obligations, which lawmakers said could pose risks to sensitive government information. Under the law, state and municipal agencies must avoid purchasing any product placed…