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Q. Which of the following is/are considered as intermediary under Section 2(w) of the IT Act?
1.Online payment sites
2.Cyber cafes
3.Telecom service providers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below;

[A] .1 only

[B] .2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

According to the definition under Section 2(w) of the IT Act, an intermediary includes telecom service providers, network service providers, internet service providers, web-hosting service providers, search engines, online payment sites, online auction sites, online marketplaces, cyber cafes etc.

Source: Indian Express

Q. Which of the following is/are considered as intermediary under Section 2(w) of the IT Act? 1.Online payment sites 2.Cyber cafes 3.Telecom service providersSelect the correct answer using the codes given below;

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Q. Which of the following is/are considered as intermediary under Section 2(w) of the IT Act?
1.Online payment sites
2.Cyber cafes
3.Telecom service providers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below;