CERTIFICATE IN CYBER LAW (3 MONTHS)

Certificate in Cyber Law (3 Months)

 1: Introduction to Cyber Law

• What is cyber law?
• Scope and significance in the digital world
• Distinction between cyber law, IT law, and digital rights
• Need for regulation in cyberspace
• Historical development of cyber law internationally and in India

 2: Overview of Cyber Crimes

• Categories: Hacking, identity theft, phishing, cyberbullying, cyberstalking
• Cyber terrorism and digital defamation
• Famous global and Indian case studies (Yahoo case, Nigerian scam, IT Act misuse)
• Laws applicable to cyber crimes in India

 3: Indian Legal Framework

• Information Technology Act, 2000 – Key sections
  • Digital signatures
  • Cyber contraventions
  • Cyber adjudication
• Amendments (especially IT Act Amendment 2008)
• IPC and other laws related to cyber offenses
• Role of CERT-In and enforcement agencies

 4: Digital Evidence & Cyber Forensics

• What is digital evidence?
• Collection, preservation, and admissibility in court
• Basics of cyber forensics
• Tools used in investigations
• Legal chain of custody and documentation

 5: Data Protection and Privacy Laws

• Personal Data Protection Bill (India) – Overview
• Global comparison with EU GDPR
• Right to privacy as a fundamental right (Puttaswamy Judgment)
• Responsibilities of intermediaries (social media, ISPs)

 6: Cyber Law and Emerging Technologies

• Legal issues in artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, cloud computing
• Cryptocurrency and regulation in India
• Legal challenges of social media and freedom of expression
• Ethical hacking and cybersecurity laws

 7: International Cyber Law

• Cross-border jurisdiction in cyber crime
• Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
• Role of the United Nations and Interpol
• Cross-national data access issues
• Comparative legal frameworks

 8: Project Work and Case Study Analysis

• Students will choose a case or issue to analyze legally
• Submission of short legal opinion/project report
• Presentation/viva voce