IT Act Basics & Cybercrime Reporting

📘 Module 1: Introduction to the IT Act, 2000 (30 Minutes)

📖 Section 1.1: Background and Objectives

• Need for a legal framework to govern digital activities in India
• Major amendments: especially the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008

📖 Section 1.2: Scope and Applicability

• Applies to individuals, companies, intermediaries, and digital platforms
• Territorial reach and global implications of Indian cyber law

📘 Module 2: Key Provisions & Cyber Offenses Under IT Act (45 Minutes)

📖 Section 2.1: Definitions of Common Terms

• Electronic Record
• Digital Signature
• Cybercrime and its classification

📖 Section 2.2: Major Sections of the IT Act

• Section 43: Unauthorized access and data theft
• Section 66: Hacking and identity theft
• Section 67: Publishing obscene content in electronic form
• Section 69: Government surveillance and decryption authority
• Section 72: Breach of confidentiality and privacy by intermediaries

📖 Section 2.3: Penalties and Adjudication

• Distinction between civil and criminal offenses
• Fines, imprisonment terms, and corporate liability explained

📘 Module 3: Cybercrime Reporting & Legal Remedies (30 Minutes)

📖 Section 3.1: What Constitutes Cybercrime

• Common types: phishing, cyberstalking, identity theft, UPI fraud, ransomware

📖 Section 3.2: Where & How to Report Cybercrimes

• National portal: cybercrime.gov.in
• Local police stations and cybercrime cells
• Key elements to include in a First Information Report (FIR)

📖 Section 3.3: Role of CERT-IN & Law Enforcement

• Responsibilities of CERT-IN in national cybersecurity incidents
• Coordination with ISPs, platforms, and intermediaries

⚖️ Build digital confidence — Understand your legal rights, responsibilities, and recourse in India’s digital economy.