Course Overview:

This diploma offers comprehensive insights into India’s IT Act, 2000, covering cyber laws, offenses, data protection, electronic evidence, compliance, and global perspectives for legal and professional application.

Module Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to IT Act, 2000

Historical evolution, scope, objectives, and significance of the IT Act in India’s digital landscape.

Module 2: Legal Framework and Provisions

Key definitions, electronic records, digital signatures, cybercrime sections, data protection, and regulatory provisions.

Module 3: Electronic Governance and Digital Signatures

Legal recognition of electronic contracts, PKI infrastructure, authentication, and compliance requirements.

Module 4: Cybercrimes and Offenses

Types of cybercrimes, legal implications, penalties, prosecution mechanisms, and landmark cases.

Module 5: Data Protection and Privacy

Safeguards for personal data, SPDI Rules, controller responsibilities, and user rights.

Module 6: Cybersecurity and Incident Response

Statutory obligations, CERT-In guidelines, reporting breaches, and legal investigation processes.

Module 7: Electronic Evidence and Forensics

Admissibility rules, authenticity, chain of custody, and forensic procedures in courts.

Module 8: Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement

Compliance for businesses, role of CERT-In, Cyber Appellate Tribunal, and enforcement procedures.

Module 9: International Perspectives and Harmonization

Comparison with global laws, treaties, cross-border challenges, and harmonization issues.

Module 10: Emerging Trends and Developments

2008 amendments, new cyber offenses, evolving laws, and impact of emerging technologies.