Category: Information Technology Act
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Powers of Controller of Certifying Authorities Under IT Act, 2000
The Office of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) in India was established under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act 2000) to oversee and regulate the activities of Certifying Authorities (CAs) involved in issuing digital certificates. The CCA is a key component in the framework that supports the security and authenticity of electronic transactions…
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Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) Under IT Act, 2000
The Office of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) in India was established under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act 2000) to oversee and regulate the activities of Certifying Authorities (CAs) involved in issuing digital certificates. The CCA is a key component in the framework that supports the security and authenticity of electronic transactions…
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UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures (MLES)
The UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures (MLES) is an international legal framework designed to facilitate the use of electronic signatures in global commerce. Adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in 2001, the Model Law aims to provide a consistent and harmonized approach to electronic signatures across different jurisdictions, promoting…
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Digital Signature and Electronic Signature under IT Act, 2020
Under the provisions of IT Act 2000, digital signature may be used by any subscriber for the purpose of authentication of an electronic record. The electronic record is authenticated with the help of “asymmetric crypto system and hash function which envelop and transform the initial electronic record into another electronic record. (Section 2(1)(p) of the…
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Information Technology Act, 2000: A Backbone of Indian Digital Revolution
The Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, commonly referred to as the IT Act, 2000, was enacted to provide a legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures. In 1996, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) adopted the model law on electronic commerce (E-commerce) to bring uniformity…