Cyber Law Questions
Browse cyber law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Cyber Law are answered with reference to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed under it, read with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for offences such as cheating and forgery. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Asansol asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Durgapur asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Howrah asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Kolkata asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Tumkur asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Davangere asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Gulbarga asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Belgaum asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Mangalore asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Mysore asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Bengaluru asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Bangalore asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Saket asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Rohini asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Dwarka asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in New Delhi asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Delhi asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Amravati asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Kolhapur asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Solapur asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Aurangabad asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Navi Mumbai asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Thane asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Nashik asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Nagpur asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Pune asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
I received a phishing email pretending to be from my bank in Mumbai asking for my OTP and credentials. Is this a crime?
A company in Itanagar leaked my personal data including Aadhaar and phone number in a breach. What is my remedy?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cyber Law
What is cyber law in India?
Cyber law in India is governed primarily by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (amended 2008), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, and relevant IPC provisions. It covers cybercrime, data protection, e-commerce, and digital signatures.
How to file a cyber crime complaint in India?
To file a cyber crime complaint: (1) Report on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), (2) Visit the nearest cyber crime cell with evidence, (3) File an FIR at the local police station, (4) For financial fraud, also complain to your bank and RBI banking ombudsman.
What is the punishment for hacking in India?
Under Section 66 of the IT Act, hacking is punishable with imprisonment up to 3 years and/or fine up to ₹5 lakh. Under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, additional charges of criminal trespass and theft may apply.
How to report online fraud in India?
Report online fraud: (1) Call the national helpline 1930 immediately, (2) File a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in, (3) Inform your bank to freeze the account, (4) File an FIR at the local police station with transaction details, screenshots, and the fraudster contact information.
What are my data privacy rights in India?
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, erase your data, nominate someone to exercise rights after death, and grievance redressal with a Data Protection Board.