What is Data Theft?

Data is a valuable asset in today’s world. It could be used as a weapon or a powerful tool by the corporates to attract a huge mass of consumers. Companies spend millions to collect data so that they can become the biggest brand by attracting millions of consumers in turn. But what happens when the I.T. the department of the company fails to protect that data. It becomes a weapon in the hands of rival corporates or even governments. Data is such a powerful tool that countries are actively stealing data from other nations to have a stronger grip on each other.

How to Prevent Data Theft in India?

The powerful technology has brought equally powerful means of disrupting the peace. Data theft is a reason for contention among several countries. Data theft in India is not a rare practice but the means of preventing data theft are strong. Section 66 of the Information Technology Act 2000 deals with the offences related to computers. Section 43 of the same Act ensures the provision of penalty and compensation in the case of damage to the computer or computer system. Section 75 of the Information Technology Act ensures data safety outside India irrespective of the nation and the nationality of the thief. If the offence involves a computer located in India, Section 75 makes the person using that computer liable for the offence.

How to Complaint Against  Data Theft in India?

It’s a situation of panic if your data gets stolen. But what you need to do is take data theft legal action, instead of feeling jittery. It is quite depressing to think of the tedious procedure that you have to go through and even more depressing is to figure out the procedure. But taking data theft legal action is not that complicated. Read the steps given below and you are ready to combat the nasty situation of data theft and also for data theft legal action.

#1. Write an application to the head of the cyber cell and provide the following details in the application:

• Name
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number

#2. In case of data theft, few more details are required which have been listed below-

• Logs of the server
• Hard and soft copy of the deflected page
• Control mechanism details
• List of suspects

Data theft can be a source of mental trauma but if you pay attention to details, you can prevent it. Do not shy away from reporting a Cyber Crime, it is your right to feel protected. 

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Various Cyber Offences  

Cyber Crime is committed sitting behind a laptop, computer or using the fancy screen of your mobile phone. From theft to theft to hacking, from Email bombing to making a crass comment, anything can make you a culprit of Cyber Crime in India. Some of the offences identified by I.T. Act 2000 are listed below to give you a fair picture.

#1. Tampering with the computer source document

#2. Hacking with a computer system

#3. Publishing obscene content on an electronic platform

#4. Publication for a fraudulent purpose

#5. Breach of confidentiality and privacy

#6. Power of controller to give directions

#7. A direction is given by a controller to a subscriber to extend facilities to decrypt information

#8. Protected system

#9. Penalty for misinterpretation

#10. Penalty for publishing false digital signature certificate

#11. Penalties not to interfere with other punishments

#12. Authority to investigate Cyber Crime

Penalty For Cyber Crime in India

If a person happens to commit any of the crimes listed above, knowingly or unknowingly, he is bound to face Cyber Crime penalty. These consequences may come in the form of a fine or imprisonment or in some cases the culprit may have to face both. The punishment does not stop with a penalty or imprisonment of a few years but may also fetch you a long vacation in jail as some of these are non- bailable offences.

Cyber Crime penalty ranges from the fine of 1 lakh rupees to 10 lakh rupees. Where on one hand, Cyber Crime penalty for tampering with computer source code and violation of privacy will cost you 2 lakh rupees, on the other hand, failure to assist the agency in regard interception or monitoring or decryption of any information through any computer resource and publishing obscene content on electronic platform cause you the loss of 10 lakh rupees. Only monetary loss is not the downside of these offences but Cyber Crime penalty for these crimes mean 5 to 10  years behind the bars.

Then there are offences which ascertain the loss of 1 lakh rupees and imprisonment, too, which varies from 2-3 years. Such as-

• Dishonestly receiving stolen computer resource or communication device
• Identity Theft 
• Cheating by Personation by using computer resource 
• Failure to comply with the directions given by Controller 
• Misrepresentation to the Controller to the Certifying Authority 
• Breach of Confidentiality and privacy 
• Publishing electronic Signature Certificate false in certain particulars 
• Publication for a fraudulent purpose

If you love your technology, internet, phone or laptop and yourself too, you should stay away from committing any Cyber Crime as the Cyber Crime penalty is not easy to pay.

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What Is Cyber Crime?

A crime committed using technology, social media websites, a phone, laptop or computer comes under the category of Cyber Crime. These crimes can range from making a derogatory comment on a social media platform to an illegal online money transaction. Many types of cyber crimes have been identified on the basis of Cyber Crime Complaints in the past years. Such as Hacking, Cyber talking, Online Theft, etc.

How To Complaint Against A Cyber Crime In India?

In the case of a Cyber Crime, it becomes really difficult to get a grasp on the situation. Going through a virtual roller coaster ride, it is depressing to have the added pressure of understanding the procedure of filing a complaint against Cyber Crime in India. We have made it simple for you. It involves certain key steps which have been listed below-

#1. Register a written complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell of your city.

#2. Address the complaint to the head of the Cyber Crime Cell. Remember to mention all your details such as name, the mailing address/residential address and contact details.

#3. In the case of online harassment, you can file an FIR in the police station and a legal counsel can be approached to handle the matter.

#4. If you are not able to establish contact with a Cyber Cell, you may report the matter to the police station and get an FIR filed against the criminal.

#5. Most of the crimes that take place in the Cyber world and are covered under the Indian Penal Code are categorized under cognizable offence. It means a warrant is not required for the commencement of investigation or even arrest.

Social Media Cyber Crimes 

Social media platforms are responsible for the rise in the rate of Cyber Crime in India as well as Cyber Crime Complaints. Though, social media platforms have made it quite convenient for their users to complain against offensive content or comment. Users always have access to “Report” which may result in the user getting blocked from the particular social media site. 

Reporting The Offense

Complain Via Email

Step 1. A written, brief account of the offence

Step 2. A copy of the suspected email

Step 3. The complete header of the suspected email

Step 4. Provide the hard and soft copy of the email and its header

Step 5. Make sure that the soft copy is in a CD-R

Yes, it is overwhelming to find yourself circumventing a vicious circle of Cyber Crime Complaints but you need to know that it is the only way out. Cyber Crime Complaints may seem to pile up but you will get through this.

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