Ali S. Sharafally, B.A. LLB. (Hons.), SVKM’s NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
ABSTRACT
The use of a computer for illegal activities such as fraud, trafficking in intellectual property, identity theft, and invasion of privacy is an example of cybercrime, which is also sometimes referred to as computer crime. The significance of cybercrime, in particular that which occurs through the Internet, has increased significantly as the computer has emerged as an essential component of modern day industry, entertainment, and an integral part of governance.
This paper is written on the topic “Cyber Crimes and Data Protection”. The author has written this paper from a perspective of cyber crimes in relation to the Indian Penal Code, 1860, beginning with a brief introduction to the concept of cyber crimes and crimes that come under the umbrella term of cyber crimes. This paper sheds light on the provisions in the Indian Penal Code to penalise cyber crimes, as well as the principles for data privacy that were outlined by the Justice Shah report.
Keywords: Data Protection, Cyber Crimes, Indian Penal Code, Information Technology Act, Privacy
