Category Archives: Cyber Law

Board Room Responsibility for Cyber Security

The undersigned has been highlighting the need for Directors of Companies and the CEO to take responsibility for Cyber Security in an organization. Section 85 of ITA 2008 as well as Section 79 has clearly laid out the need for … Continue reading

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13th Anniversary of the Indian “Digital Society Day”

It is 17th October once again. The day is of significance to all Cyber Space watchers in India since it was on this day in the year 2000 India notified the Information Technology Act 2000 (ITA 2000) bringing in legal … Continue reading

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List of Adjudicators in India

As per the Information Technology Act 2000 and the notification there under of 25th March 2003, IT Secretaries of every State and Union Territory in India act as “Adjudicator” of their respective State or Union Territory. Such Adjudicator has sole … Continue reading

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Discussion Paper on Future Banking Structure in India

RBI had released a discussion paper on the Indian Banking Structure-Future Way Ahead. Comments can be sent upto October 31 2013. Copy of the discussion paper is available here The discussion paper has many points of debate such as Small … Continue reading

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Khayaal aapka..loss bhi aapka..laabh to hamara

In an interesting technology innovation, ICICI Bank has announced introduction of a “Face Book” application which can enable you transfer funds from your account to your face book friends. According to information available, in order to  make a payment to any … Continue reading

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Revenge Porn Law Contemplated in California

A Bill to criminalize acts of vengence by ex-spouses/ex-boy/girl friends posting obscene pictures on the Internet is contemplated to be punished under a new law proposed in California. The proposed punishment is 6 months jail and/or US $1000 as fine. … Continue reading

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