The new Rules pertaining to various sections such as procedure and safeguards for interception, monitoring and decryption of information, procedure for monitoring and collecting traffic data or information have also been notified. The information technology legislation was enacted in 2000 to provide legal recognition to e-commerce and e-transactions, to facilitate e-governance, and to prevent computer-based crimes.
However, the rapid increase in the use of computers and the Internet has led to newer forms of crime such as child pornography and cyber terrorism. So, new provisions were required to be included in the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Cyberlaw expert Mr Pavan Duggal termed the amendments as a “giant leap forward” in dealing with cyber-terrorism, but felt that the amended legislation had “gone soft” on cyber criminals and cyber crimes, overall. “Barring cyber-terrorism and certain other offences, cyber crime is now a bailable offence. This was not the case under the original IT Act. The amendments have raised the quantum of fine involved, but reduced the punishment…that gives out a mixed signal,” he said.
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Quelle/Source: The Hindu Business Line, 30.10.2009
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