Consider the following statements regarding “IT Act, 2000”: 1. It provides a legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures. 2. It doesn’t define cybercrimes. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “IT Act, 2000”:
1.It provides a legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures.
2.It doesn’t define cybercrimes.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: IT Act, 2000: The Act provides a legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures.

It also defines cybercrimes and prescribes penalties for them.
The Act directed the formation of a Controller of Certifying Authorities to regulate the issuance of digital signatures.

Source: FORUMIAS

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