The primary IT law in India is called the Information Technology Act, 2000. This Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament and notified on 17 October 2000. It is the main legislation governing cybercrime, electronic commerce, and electronic governance in India
. The Act has been amended over time, most notably by the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 , and more recently by the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2023 , which further updates the original IT Act, 2000
. Additionally, there are related rules and regulations such as the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the IT Amendment Rules, 2023, which govern online content and intermediary liabilities
. In summary:
- Name of the IT law: Information Technology Act, 2000
- Latest amendment: Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2023
- Purpose: Governs cybercrime, electronic records, digital signatures, and intermediary liabilities in India
