Cyber and IT Law

Cyber and IT law is the body of laws, regulations, and legal principles that govern the use of digital technology, the internet, and electronic communications. It includes aspects such as cybercrimes, data protection, electronic contracts, and more.

• Cybercrimes and punishments
• Data protection and privacy
• Electronic contracts and e-commerce laws
• Intellectual property in the digital space
• Liability of intermediaries
• Online freedom of speech and content regulation
• Cyberwarfare and international cyber law

Cybercrime laws define, prohibit, and penalize illegal activities carried out using digital means. These laws are usually part of criminal law.

• Hacking & Unauthorized Access
• Identity Theft & Phishing
• Cyberstalking & Harassment
• Data Theft & Cyber Espionage
• Cyberterrorism

Privacy and data protection laws regulate the collection, storage, processing, and transfer of personal data.

• GDPR (EU)
• CCPA (USA)
• DPDP Act (India)
• PIPL (China)

E-commerce and digital transactions have legal recognition under various national and international laws.

• Legal Recognition of E-Contracts
• Consumer rights & fraud protection
• Jurisdiction disputes in cross-border transactions

Intellectual property law in cyberspace protects digital content, software, and online assets.

• Copyright
• Trademarks
• Patents

Intermediary liability laws define the responsibility of platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter for user-generated content.

• IT Rules, 2021 (India)
• Section 230, Communications Decency Act (USA)
• Digital Services Act (EU)

Cyberwarfare laws regulate attacks on national security through digital means.

• Tallinn Manual
• Budapest Convention
• UN Cybersecurity Initiatives