E-Taxation refers to the process of filing, paying, and managing taxes online using digital platforms provided by the government. It includes Income Tax, Goods and […]
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10. Identity theft
Identity theft is the unauthorized use of someone else’s personal information—such as name, Aadhaar number, bank account, password, email, or biometric data—to impersonate them and […]
13. Cyber terrorism
Cyber terrorism refers to the use of computers, networks, or digital systems to cause widespread fear, violence, or disruption, especially against national security, public infrastructure, […]
17. Legal recognition of electronic documents
Traditionally, documents needed to be in paper form with handwritten signatures to be considered legally valid. However, with the rise of digital communication and e-governance, […]
21. Domain name disputes and WIPO
A domain name dispute occurs when: These disputes often arise due to: Why Domain Names Matter WIPO and Domain Name Dispute Resolution The World Intellectual […]
24. Source Code
The Information Technology Act, 2000 recognizes source code as an essential component of software systems. It is explicitly addressed in Section 65 – Tampering with […]
26. E-Banking
E-Banking, also known as Internet Banking, Online Banking, or Digital Banking, refers to the use of electronic platforms such as websites, mobile apps, ATMs, and […]
28. Digital Signature Certificate
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a digital equivalent of a physical signature, issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA), used to authenticate and validate […]
35. Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting plain (readable) data into an unreadable (cipher) format using an algorithm and a key, so that only authorized parties […]