Crimes and Laws Related to Internet users: an Overview

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2017 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 4 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Adil Rasool

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I3P102

How to Cite?

Adil Rasool, "Crimes and Laws Related to Internet users: an Overview," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 4,  no. 3, pp. 6-10, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I3P102

Abstract:

The internet has become need of current world. It provides wide and extensive range of facilities including access to the global stores of Information. The Internet access allows instant access to both current and historical sources of information that results saving of time, which is more precious than gold at present time. Looking towards the other side of the same coin, there are few shortcomings while adopting Internet usage. Which is wrong usage of Internet i.e. for unethical means? In present Internet world, such means are known as Cyber crimes. To highlight such activities, present study was conducted with main focus to raise awareness regarding such crime activities; further the present study also mentioned the penalties for committing such activities as per cyber laws and I.T Act.

Keywords:

 Cyber Crime, Cyber law and I.T Act.

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