India IT Act Compliance Guide
Information Technology Act 2000 and amendments for digital governance and cybersecurity compliance in India
The Information Technology Act 2000 is India's primary legislation dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. Amended in 2008, it provides legal recognition for electronic transactions, digital signatures, and establishes a framework for cybersecurity and data protection.
Enacted
October 17, 2000
Major Amendment
2008 (IT Amendment Act)
Scope
All digital activities in India
Key Provisions
Legal recognition and framework for electronic signatures and digital certificates
Legal validity of electronic documents and records in government and business
Definition and penalties for various cyber crimes including hacking, data theft, and fraud
Rules for collection, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data
Safe harbor provisions and due diligence requirements for intermediaries
Establishment of specialized tribunals for cyber law disputes
Sensitive Personal Data Categories
Compliance Requirements
Implementation Roadmap
- Review current data processing activities
- Identify applicable IT Act provisions
- Assess compliance gaps
- Document legal basis for processing
- Draft privacy policy and terms of service
- Create data collection and consent procedures
- Establish grievance redressal mechanism
- Develop incident response procedures
- Implement reasonable security practices
- Deploy access controls and monitoring
- Establish audit logging systems
- Create data backup and recovery procedures
- Appoint data protection officers
- Train staff on IT Act requirements
- Establish ongoing compliance monitoring
- Conduct regular security assessments
Penalties and Enforcement
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