IT Act came into existence in the year

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Kerala PSC Common Preliminary Exam (GRADUATE LEVEL) PYP - 47/24

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2000.

Key Points

The Information Technology Act, 2000, is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
The Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament on 17th October 2000.
The IT Act primarily aims to provide legal recognition to electronic transactions and digital signatures.
It covers various aspects like data protection, cybercrime, digital signatures, and electronic governance.

Important Points

The IT Act, 2000, was amended in 2008 to address emerging cyber threats and enhance the legal framework.
Key provisions include the definition of cybercrimes, penalties for hacking, identity theft, and the regulation of digital signatures.

Additional Information

Option 1 (2001): This year saw significant advancements in technology globally, but the IT Act in India was already enacted by this time.
Option 2 (2002): By 2002, the IT Act had already been in effect for two years and was operational in addressing issues related to electronic governance.
Option 3 (1999): Although the discussions and framework for the IT Act began around this time, the Act itself was not finalized or enacted in 1999.