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Data Privacy Framework

IT Act 2000 & Amendment 2008

Ministry of Electronics & IT
Effective Since 2000 (Amended 2008)

Compliance Overview

The Information Technology Act 2000 is India's primary cyber law, governing digital information, electronic records and cyber crime. Our verification services operate in accordance with every relevant provision of the Act, ensuring lawful digital data processing and secure electronic communication at each stage of a check.

Our verification processes fully comply with the Information Technology Act 2000 and its 2008 amendment governing digital information and data protection in India.

IT Act 2000 & Amendment 2008 at a glance

Issuing authority
Ministry of Electronics & IT
In force since
2000 (Amended 2008)
Category
Data Privacy
Jurisdiction
India

Key Compliance Points

Section 43A — Data protection for sensitive personal information
Section 72A — Punishment for disclosure of information in breach of lawful contract
Section 66 — Computer related offences prevention
IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021 compliance
CERT-In incident reporting adherence

Regulations & Acts

Information Technology Act, 2000
IT Amendment Act 2008
Cyber security regulations
Digital signature compliance
Electronic records management

Legal Framework

Governing Authority

Ministry of Electronics & IT

Statutory Year

2000 (Amended 2008)

Compliance Status

Mandatory

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