Briefly explain the objectives of making Information Technology Act, 2000 of India.

CS Professional · Information Technology and Systems Audit · PYQS · December 2021
Briefly explain the objectives of making Information Technology Act, 2000 of India.

Answer & Explanation:

The Information Technology Act, 2000 was made applicable in India with following objectives: To give legal recognition to any transaction which is done electronically or use of internet. To give legal recognition to digital signature for accepting any agreement via computer. To provide facility of filling document online relating to school admission or registration in employment exchange. To provide legal recognition for storage in electronic format. To stop computer crime and protect privacy of internet users. To give legal recognition for keeping books of accounts by bankers and other companies in electronic form. To make more power of IPO, RBI and Indian Evidence Act, 1872 for restricting electronic crime. To amend the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 and the Reserve Bank of India, 1934.

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