Applicable Acts
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (Sections 43, 66, 66C, 66D, 70, 72, 74) – Covers unauthorized access, identity theft, and data breaches.
2. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Section 358 – Covers extortion.
- Section 359 – Punishes extortion with threats.
- Section 316 – Covers fraud and cheating.
- Personal Data Protection Bill (Pending) – Aims to regulate data privacy and security.
Companies Act, 2013 – Mandates reporting of cyber incidents in businesses.