Course

Unit 1

Evolution of the IT Act, Genesis and Necessity, Salient features of the IT Act, 2000; various authorities under IT Act and their powers; Penalties & Offences, amendments, Cyber Space Jurisdiction, Jurisdiction issues under IT Act, 2000.

Unit 2

Digital / Electronic Signature in Indian Laws, E-Commerce; Issues and provisions in Indian Law, E- Governance; concept and practicality in India, E-Taxation issues in Cyberspace, E-Contracts and its validity in India, Cyber Tribunal & Appellate Tribunal, Cyber Regulations.

Unit 3

Domain Names and Trademark Disputes, Concept of Trademark/ in Internet Era, Cybersquatting, Reverse Hijacking, Jurisdiction in Trademark Disputes, Copyright in the Digital Medium, Copyright in Computer Programmes, Copyright and WIPO Treaties, Concept of Patent Right, Relevant Provisions of Patent Act 1970.

Unit 4

Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) in Cyber Law, SPDI Definition and Reasonable Security Practices in India, Reasonable Security Practices – International perspective, Cloud Computing & Law.

Unit 5

International Perspective, EDI: Concept and legal Issues, UNCITRAL Model Law, Electronic Signature Law’s of Major Countries, Cryptography Laws, Cyber Law’s of Major Countries, EU Convention on Cyber Crime.

Course Objective:

• To introduce the cyber world and cyber law in general To explain about the various facets of cyber crimes
• To enhance the understanding of problems arising out of online transactions and provoke them to find solutions
• To clarify the Intellectual Property issues in the cyber space and the growth and development of
• To educate about the regulation of cyber space at national and international

Course Outcome:

CO1: Define the key terms and concepts about cyber laws.

CO2: Describe the relevant legal provisions in detail.

CO3: Determine the applicability of the legal provisions in a specific scenario.

CO4: Outline the course of action in case of violation of the legal provisions.

CO5: Explain the various legal, social, and international issues and the various remedies available under the Information Technology Act for the breach and commission of offence in cyberspace.

References:

1. Prashant Mali – Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes – Snow White Publications
2. Farooq Ahmad – Cyber Law in India – Pioneer
3. Vakul Sharma – Information Technology Law and Practice – Universal Law Publishing Company
4. Suresh Vishwanathan – The Indian Cyber Law – Bharat Law House