DIPLOMA IN CYBER LAW (6 MONTHS)

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DIPLOMA IN CYBER LAW (6 MONTHS)

📚 DIPLOMA IN CYBER LAW SYLLABUS (6 Months)

This is a  course structure designed to provide foundational and practical knowledge in Cyber Law:

1. Introduction to Cyber Law and Cyber Space

  • Definition and scope of Cyber Law
  • Evolution of the internet and cyberspace
  • Need for legal regulation of the internet
  • Jurisdictional challenges in cyberspace
  • Global legal frameworks and treaties

2. Information Technology Act, 2000 (with Amendments)

  • Objectives and scope of the IT Act
  • Key definitions: digital signature, electronic record, etc.
  • Legal recognition of electronic documents
  • Cyber regulations appellate tribunal
  • Roles of certifying authorities and adjudicating officers
  • Amendments and new provisions (including IT Act 2008 update)

3. Cyber Crimes and Legal Provisions

  • Types of cyber crimes:
    • Hacking
    • Phishing
    • Identity theft
    • Cyberstalking
    • Online defamation
    • Cyber terrorism
    • Financial fraud
  • Penalties under the IT Act and IPC
  • Case studies and recent judgments

4. E-Commerce and Digital Contracts

  • Legal recognition of e-commerce
  • Essentials of a valid digital contract
  • E-Governance and online business law
  • E-banking, electronic fund transfers, and consumer protection
  • Liability of service providers

5. Cyber Forensics and Investigation

  • Basics of cyber forensics
  • Gathering and preservation of digital evidence
  • Legal admissibility of electronic evidence (Section 65B – Indian Evidence Act)
  • Role of police, CERT-In, and cyber cells in investigation
  • Tools and techniques used in forensic investigation

6. Privacy, Data Protection, and Social Media Laws

  • Right to Privacy (Judicial recognition – Puttaswamy case)
  • Data protection principles
  • Overview of Indian Data Protection Bill (or act if enacted)
  • Global laws: GDPR (EU), CCPA (California)
  • Social media platforms and liability
  • Misinformation, trolling, hate speech, and regulatory issues

7. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Cyberspace

  • Copyright issues (music, videos, software)
  • Software licensing and open-source issues
  • Domain name disputes and trademark law
  • Plagiarism and digital piracy
  • WIPO and ICANN roles

8. Project Work and Case Studies

  • Analyze real cyber law cases
  • Mock cyber crime trials or legal drafting
  • Presentation on recent cyber legal developments
  • Cyber law compliance model for a business or startup

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