On October 17, 2000, India stepped into a new era by creating a legally accepted digital society. It was on this day that the Information Technology Act 2000 (ITA 2000) was notified. The notification of ITA 2000 meant that an electronic document, became recognized in law subject to the restrictions of Section 1(4). Similarly, a system of authentication called "Digital Signature" also became legally recognized for authentication of digital documents. The two provisions together meant that legally accepted digital contracts became possible in India from October 17, 2000. The significance of this development cannot be under estimated. Contracts being the life blood of Commerce and Digitization is the order of the day, the legal recognition brought the entire digital society into the main stream of commerce. Though it is the tenth anniversary of this momentous occasion, worthy of a national celebration, "Digital Society Day" is not as well remembered by our society as it should be. Cyber Law College started the practice of the celebration of the Digital Society Day with some activity such as a workshop on Cyber Laws for a few years. This year the celebration of the Digital Society Day-2010 would be combined with the holding of the Workshop on "Implications of ITA 2008 on Bankers" which is being held at ITC Windsor Manor, Bangalore on 25th October 2010 for a workshop. (Details available at http://www.workshop.cyberlawcollege.com). The notification of ITA 2008 which was another watershed event in the history of digital revolution in India. It was significant to note that this happened again in the month of October on 27th October 2009. We are therefore approaching the first anniversary of ITA 2008 which brought in the "Cyber Security Focus" to our legislation and is aimed at providing assurance of a Trusted Cyber Society. The workshop is timed to remember both the historic events of October 17, 2000 and October 27, 2009 which has changed the profile of the Indian society. I invite all Netizens to join in the celebration. Naavi |
Digital Society Foundation is a Trust dedicated to the promotion of Digital Society in India. It is an extension of the activities of Naavi, the Chairman who over the last 9 years has been an epitome of a dedicated effort to promote a Responsible Cyber Society.
Naavi, as a pioneer in the field of Cyber Laws in India has been spreading awareness about Cyber Laws through the portal www.naavi.org which has developed into a NGO representing the Netizens and upholding their rights where possible. Further, Naavi's dedicated Cyber Law Education effort through www.cyberlawcollege.com has been providing structured courses in Cyber Laws both online and offline. In particular, Cyber Law College has undertaken several initiatives in the state of Karnataka towards a "Cyber Law Awareness Movement" reaching out to places such as Hubli and Mysore beyond the Capital city of Bangalore.
Digital Society Foundation can therefore be considered as an
organization rightfully claiming 9 years of historical background
of work towards a better Digital Society.
Sri Venkatesh Pastay. practicing Advocate, Bangalore and Sathyachetan, a businessman are the other two founding trustees who will contribute with their respective professional contribution towards building a strong super structure over the solid foundation built by Naavi.
Digital Society Foundation is the beginning of a new era in
Digital Society development in India.
DSF Beliefs
DSF believes that
- A prosperous Digital Society will contribute towards a prosperous physical society
- Digital Society and Poverty Alleviation in physical society can and should go together
- Secure Digital Society is a step in the direction of a prosperous Digital Society
-Education is the building block of progress and prosperity.
Digital Society Foundation invites like minded individuals and organizations to join hands in pursuing its objectives. In particular, Digital Society Foundation seeks coordinators in different cities in India to organize activities in support of the objectives of the Trust.