Certified Course on “The Information Technology Act, 2000”

About Course

While talking about internet related crimes we often ignore this fact that we have a statute dealing with various digital offences that are concluded by computer & its various means. This statute is known as “The Information Technology Act, 2000.” The main motive of setting up this act was to cover all the e-transactions & e-crimes & putting them all under the legal purview. The world is moving very quickly & being a netizen you should be aware about it so that you will be able to understand some procedural as well as practical pointers.

Duration of the Course is 30 days. It is a self paced course.

Tech lawyers are in great demand & the recruiters are giving priority to the certified holders only because the world is moving towards the technology & we have to understand the theory.
This course is a perfect stop shop for beginners who are excited about the technology-driven world & wanted to learn the legal aspects of Indian cyberspace.
This course will not just open the doors of new learning but also enhance career growth.
This course focuses on the “Learn & Earn” methodology.
This course is tailor-made & was designed after conducting proper research & due care so that the maximum learning agility can be drawn.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction and Background of I.T Act. 2000
This module will cover the background, objectives, history of the formation of I.T Act, 2000 in India.

Emergence of Cyber Laws
Background of Information Technology Act, 2000
Objective of Information Technology Act, 2000
Definitions under The I.T. Act, 2000

Module 2: E-Governance and Digital/Electronic Signatures
This module covers E-signature, Digital Signature, its process, Electronic Communication & E-governance.

Module 3: Certifying Authorities and E-Signature
This module covers powers, functions & role of Certifying authorities, CCA along with the duties of the subscriber.

Module 4: Dispute Resolution under IT Act
This module discusses the cyber contraventions with penalties & compensations along with Cyber Appellate Tribunal & Adjudicating Officer.

Module 5: Cyber Offences
This module clarifies the difference between cyber contraventions & cyber offences along with the concept of jurisdiction & intermediaries.

Module 6: Miscellaneous & Amendments
This module talks about various amendments in the IT Act along with the amendments in other statutory laws in special reference to it.

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction and Background of I.T Act. 2000 This module will cover the background, objectives, history of the formation of I.T Act, 2000 in India.

Emergence of Cyber Laws

Background of Information Technology Act, 2000

Objective of Information Technology Act, 2000

Definitions under The I.T. Act, 2000

Module 2: E-Governance and Digital/Electronic Signatures This module covers E-signature, Digital Signature, its process, Electronic Communication & E-governance.

Digital Signature

Electronic Signatures

Electronic Governance – Meaning, Importance, and Initiatives

Law & E-Governance (Sec. 4-10A)

Parties to Electronic Communication Process

Securing Electronic Records, E-Signature & Digital Signature

Module 3: Certifying Authorities and E-Signature This module covers powers, functions & role of Certifying authorities, CCA along with the duties of the subscriber.

Role of Controller of Certifying Authorities

The Certifying Authority

Powers & Functions of Certifying Authorities

Duties of Subscriber

Module 4: Dispute Resolution under IT Act This module discusses the cyber contraventions with penalties & compensations along with Cyber Appellate Tribunal & Adjudicating Officer.

Penalties & Compensations

Adjudicating Officer (AO)

Cyber Appellate Tribunal

Module 5: Cyber Offences This module clarifies the difference between cyber contraventions & cyber offences along with the concept of jurisdiction & intermediaries.

Cyber Contraventions and Cyber Offences

Classification of Offences under the IT Act

Section 66A (Shreya Singhal v. Union of India)

Universal Jurisdiction & Cognizability of Offences

Immunity to the Intermediaries

Module 6: Miscellaneous & Amendments This module talks about various amendments in the IT Act along with the amendments in other statutory laws in special reference to it.

Sections 80-90

The Amendments of the IT Act

Amendments Caused due To IT Act, 2000

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