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The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000)

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Year of Version 2000

Dates

Adopted: June 9, 2000

Type of Text IP-related Laws

Subject Matter Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Notes This Law provides for legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication. This Act plays an important role in relation to areas of inter-phase between Information Technology and Intellectual Property Rights.

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English The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000) PDF HTML

Related Legislation

Relates to (2 text(s))

The Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011 (IN098)

Information Technology (Certifying Authorities) Rules, 2000 (IN040)

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